Brazil ahead Neymar has been sidelined after testing optimistic for COVID-19, his membership Santos mentioned in a press release as quoted by Brazilian media.
The 33-year-old started exhibiting signs on Thursday and was instantly faraway from group actions. Medical exams later confirmed the viral an infection, the Brazil Serie A aspect mentioned on Saturday.
The membership didn’t disclose how lengthy Neymar will probably be out of motion and didn’t instantly reply to a Reuters request for remark. Neymar is already dominated out of Thursday’s league match at Fortaleza via suspension.
The Fortaleza match will probably be Santos’ final outing earlier than the Brazilian league pauses for the June 14-July 13 Membership World Cup in the US.
The previous Barcelona ahead’s future at Santos stays undecided, along with his contract set to run out on June 30. Restricted by harm, he has made 12 appearances for Santos throughout all competitions this season, contributing three targets and three assists.