Santos ahead Neymar scored his first league purpose of the season in opposition to league leaders Flamengo on Wednesday and proclaimed the triumph as “a brand new starting.”
The Brazil ahead, who had turned down the prospect to play on the FIFA Membership World Cup with Fluminense to give attention to his health, performed in opposition to Flamengo for your entire recreation and scored its solely purpose within the 84th minute.
“I am actually blissful to have the ability to contribute in each manner, each in assault and protection,” Neymar mentioned. “In my view, Flamengo is the most effective workforce within the league. It is a new starting for us. We confirmed that we will play in opposition to any workforce within the Brasileirão.”
Neymar was significantly 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 club Santos earlier this yr after terminating his contract with Al Hilal.
“I need to play each recreation for 90 minutes,” he mentioned.
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“I am not 100%, however I am getting higher daily. I need to be in higher form, and that takes time. Each enjoying and coaching. My physique remains to be adapting, getting used to all the things once more. It is not simple to cope with the damage I had.”
Neymar spent a lot of his time in Saudi Arabia on the sidelines as a result of an ACL damage he sustained whereas on worldwide obligation with Brazil in October 2023.
He has but to make his long-awaited return to the Brazil nationwide workforce.
Neymar lately signed a contract extension with Santos till the top of the yr, with an choice to increase it by way of the 2026 World Cup.