"I want to apologize to the fans and the team for the red card today," the 1992-born star briefly shared after the match.
Returning to the official competition after a long time of injury treatment, Neymar was expected to help Santos escape the crisis. However, contrary to expectations, he caused great disappointment.
In a hasty incident in the second half of the match against Botafogo, Neymar handled the ball and received a second yellow card, which meant he was sent off. The lack of players on the pitch caused Santos to completely lose control of the game and conceded a decisive goal in the final minutes. The defeat pushed the team deeper into the danger zone and increased the risk of relegation.
Notably, this was the first official match Neymar played in since his return, not counting the friendly match with RB Leipzig. Despite some typical technical moves, Neymar showed a clear decline, lacked connection with teammates, was easily defeated in disputes and especially lost control of his mentality.
Neymar's contract with Santos expires on June 30. With his current lackluster performances and a streak of nearly 2 months without scoring, the possibility of him leaving the club is likely.
The former Barcelona star's future with Brazil is also in question under coach Carlo Ancelotti. With his current form, Neymar's dream of playing in the 2026 World Cup is increasingly distant.
Source: https://znews.vn/neymar-xin-loi-post1557651.html
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