Playing at home, Santos struggled against Botafogo. While all eyes were on captain Neymar, he disappointed with a blatant handball, resulting in a second yellow card.
Playing with ten men caused Santos to quickly lose control of the game, ultimately conceding the decisive goal in the final minutes, thus accepting defeat and continuing to sink deeper into the relegation zone.
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Neymar used his hand to play the ball. |
Notably, this was Neymar's first full match since returning from injury, excluding the friendly against RB Leipzig. While he showed effort, enthusiasm, and some familiar technical skills, it was clear that Neymar wasn't himself. He frequently lost in challenges, lacked chemistry with his teammates, and, most notably, lacked emotional control.
Neymar's contract with Santos expires on June 30th. Given the current situation, his departure from the team is almost certain unless a major turning point occurs in the near future. When the team is in a precarious situation, the man once considered a "savior" is now considered a contributing factor to the crisis.
Nearly two months have passed without Neymar scoring for Santos. If he maintains his current form, his chances of being selected for the World Cup are very low, despite the praise he has received from coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Source: https://znews.vn/tham-hoa-neymar-post1557522.html
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