Have Neymar already found a way to Rationalize his difficult start at Santos? The Brazilian superstar, who recently made his long -awaited return to his boy’s club, suffered his First defeat in his second magic formula with the team – one 2-1 loss against Corinths.
While the veteran had already encountered review for his fitness levels and performanceIt was his remarks after the match that really raised the eyebrows. Instead of just focusing on the match, Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star pointed to an unexpected question – one that can explain his fighters but who also seems pretty unusual.
On 33 years oldNeymar’s return to Santos was meant to be a homecoming full of excitement. He was welcomed as a hero after shooting roads with Al-hilalwhere his time in Saudi Arabia was tormented by injuries. But his long -awaited comeback has been anything but smooth.
His The first two matches for his boy page ended in draws against Botafogo and Novorizontinoleaving the fans waiting for a First victory. When he finally got another chance to Start against CorinthsHope was high that he would lead his team to a breakthrough.
Instead, the fish Fell 2-1despite Record more pictures than their opponents. Neymar, who again tried Find his rhythmWhere was replaced in the 68th minute. The Brazilian media had Mixed reactions to his performance, with a tribe describes it as “discreet” and Scorer notes that while he seemed to have “More game rhythm”He still “Did a little” to influence the match.
Unductible guilty: Paulista’s Match Ball Championship
After the last whistle made Neymar headlines – not for his performanceAnd for his criticism of the match ball. In an interview with TV discThe He did not hold back and demanded An improvement of the quality of the ball used in Campeonato Paulista [Paulista Championship].
“From the beginning, with all respect for punishment, which sponsors the ball, I think they have to improve this ball a little more,” Neymar pronounced. “The other day [Flamengo coach] Filipe Luis said it, and I agree. This ball is really bad and needs to improve a little more to help our championship as well. “
According to Neymar, the ball Flight and bounce feels unnaturalEspecially in flight duels. “It’s very bad. It’s really another ball; I’ve noticed it for a few weeks now. There have been many situations, especially in flight duels, and I have observed that how it comes down is slightly different. It almost feels like it’s falling differently, ” He explained.
This is not the first time Penalized match ballWhich has been the official ball for the Paulista championship for several years, has been used in the competition. It is also used in Uruguayan Liga. Neymar’s complaints, however, marks First instance of such high -profile criticism directed at it.
