Neymar injures his right thigh again and misses the match against São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil. – Brazilian soccer player Neymar Jr. suffered a new injury to his right thigh and will not be able to play in the classic that Santos FC will play this Sunday against São Paulo, according to the club through an official statement. The 33-year-old attacker presented with pain during Thursday's training, forcing the medical staff to perform tests that confirmed an injury to the rectus femoris muscle. The institution did not specify the severity of the physical problem, although it is the same area where last August he suffered an edema that kept him off the field for several weeks. Neymar has faced constant physical difficulties in recent years, especially since the serious injury suffered in October 2023 with the Brazilian national team. These ailments have limited his continuity both in the club and in the Canarinha, where coach Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear that the player must arrive in optimal conditions if he intends to be in the 2026 World Cup. The weekend classic is vital for Santos, who is currently just one point above the relegation zone after 22 league games. So far, the '10' has only been able to participate in 13 matches, in which he has three goals. The absence of the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player is a significant blow to Santos' aspirations of securing their permanence in the Brazilian Serie A.