Neymar Out for Santos as Injury Sidelines Star Amid Relegation Battle
Neymar remains sidelined for Santos due to a left thigh muscle tear sustained in April. The club, struggling near the relegation zone with one win in eight matches, has no confirmed return date, but Neymar is close to resuming training.
Neymar remains sidelined for Santos due to a left thigh muscle tear sustained in April. The club, struggling near the relegation zone with one win in eight matches, has no confirmed return date, but Neymar is close to resuming training. He is expected to be available for Santos’ upcoming Copa do Brasil match against CRB.
When the 2025 Brasileirao season entered a crucial phase, Santos faced a major setback with the absence of their star player Neymar Jr. The talented forward has been sidelined due to a left leg injury, a tear in the semimembranosus muscle of his left thigh—sustained during a match against Atletico Mineiro in mid-April. Since then, Neymar has missed several games, including the recent important clash against Corinthians at the Neo Quimica Arena.
Santos, struggling near the relegation zone, currently sit 19th in the standings with just one win, two draws, and five losses, highlighting the difficulty of competing without their key player. Neymar’s return has been slow, as injuries have hampered his comeback since February 2025. Despite playing only nine matches so far, he has contributed three goals and three assists.
The club remains cautious about rushing him back, but recent reports suggest he is steadily progressing in training, mixing gym workouts with light ball exercises under physiotherapy supervision. There is hope Neymar will be fit for Santos’ upcoming Copa do Brasil second-leg match against CRB on May 22. That game offers a perfect chance for the forward to return and help lift the struggling team out of their precarious league position. Until then, Santos will have to navigate their challenges without their brightest star.
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