Santos ahead Neymar scored his first league objective of the season towards league leaders Flamengo on Wednesday and proclaimed the triumph as “a brand new starting.”
The Brazil ahead, who had turned down the possibility to play on the FIFA Membership World Cup with Fluminense to concentrate on his health, performed towards Flamengo for the complete recreation and scored its solely objective within the 84th minute.
“I am actually completely happy to have the ability to contribute in each means, each in assault and protection,” Neymar mentioned. “For my part, Flamengo is one of the best group within the league. It is a new starting for us. We confirmed that we are able to play towards any group within the Brasileirão.”
Neymar was notably thrilled to play all 90 minutes for Santos for the primary time since Feb. 23. Recurring muscular issues had restricted Neymar since returning to boyhood membership Santos earlier this 12 months after terminating his contract with Al Hilal.
“I wish to play each recreation for 90 minutes,” he mentioned.
– Neymar: I am going to play till ‘I can now not carry out as I need’
– Yamal given Messi’s iconic Barça No. 10 jersey
– Who’re Barcelona’s best No. 10s?
“I am not 100%, however I am getting higher on daily basis. I wish to be in higher form, and that takes time. Each enjoying and coaching. My physique continues to be adapting, getting used to all the pieces once more. It isn’t straightforward to cope with the harm I had.”
Neymar spent a lot of his time in Saudi Arabia on the sidelines as a result of an ACL harm he sustained whereas on worldwide responsibility with Brazil in October 2023.
He has but to make his long-awaited return to the Brazil nationwide group.
Neymar just lately signed a contract extension with Santos till the tip of the 12 months, with an choice to increase it via the 2026 World Cup.