The buzz around Neymar’s return to Santos Has been one of the biggest stories in Brazilian football this year. After a decade in Europe and a brief, turbulent enchantment in Saudi Arabia with Al-hilalThe veteranicon is back where it all started. Anyway, just as the fans were eager to see him shine once again in Brazilian championship series aNeymar’s comeback in the first division has been temporarily stopped.
Since joining his boy’s page, Neymar has shown flashes of his old shine. His early performances were characterized by goals, creativity and the happy style that made him a global superstar.
But remaining injuries – above all Serious knee -band injury It kept him on the side for almost a year – has again interrupted his rhythm. The Brazilian forward has already missed a month of action and, frustrating for fans, will also sit outside Santo’s opening match in 2025 Serie A season against Vasco da gama.
When is neymar expected to return?
In an official update, Santos Addressed Neymar’s status and confirmed that a new medical plan has been designed to handle its recovery more carefully. “Neymar will now follow a” physical transition “plan,” The club revealed. The focus is on improving his recovery while he gradually builds up his strength, to Avoid the usual pitfalls with recurring injuries after long layoffs. “The intention is to improve its recovery and strengthening and avoid longer periods of inactivity, a situation that often occurs after a long period of absence, as well as his case.”
The medical personnel take a conservative strategy, with Each week evaluations Decide when Neymar will be ready for full training and eventually competition measures. His rehabilitation is ongoing on the club’s Education Centerwhere he is under constant supervision.
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Peixe’s coach, Pedro Caixinha, spoke sincerely about the situation: “Now we prepare him for the training cycle, and then we prepare him for the training and match cycle. It is a process that requires patience to get him ready.” The Portuguese boss emphasized that Star’s return date is still up in the airThe Because there is no interest in rushing him back, especially considering his injury story.
“We first prepare him for full training sessions and then for competitive matches. Patience is the key,” Added Caixinha, echoed the feeling of the entire team staff.
Neymar’s way back
While NeymarNow 33 years oldremain determined to return, there is no official timeline for his comeback. According to Globosportthe damage he suffered from March Still affects him, which makes it unlikely that he will present at any time soon. What is certain is that Neymar, Brazil’s leading goal scores all the time, has the eyes stuck on a final goal-to play well when returning from injury to secure his place in the squad for 2026 FIFA VM.
