Neymar makes sixth consecutive appearance for first time in three years

The Brazilian star will hope to continue with this momentum.

Santos’ 2-1 win over Cruzeiro marked Neymar’s sixth appearance in a row for the first time in three years, playing at least 90 minutes in each of them. The Brazilian forward has recorded three goals in 10 games for the club in the Brazilian Serie A.

It’s unfortunate that this data becomes a special statistic for the 33-year-old. The player’s career has been blighted by injuries, and he has barely been able to stay consistently on the pitch in the past few years.

Neymar’s spell at Al-Hilal came to an end when he had his contract rescinded by mutual consent. The forward then opted to return to his childhood club, Santos, to regain full fitness.

However, in Brazil, he continued to battle with injuries and spent most of the early months on the sidelines. But whenever he manages to appear in some games, the player surely brings his magic with him on the pitch. He has helped the club secure some wins.

Now the club is performing brilliantly under his presence as the former FC Barcelona star has appeared in six matches for the first time in three years, which is an unusual stat for him.

The club will rely on him to inspire the team to wins and help them climb the table, and to avoid another relegation this season. Santos have so far fared poorly and are currently 14th in the Brazilian Serie A table.

What’s next for Neymar?

Neymar’s main objective will be to remain fit. When he is at his peak fitness, he is one of the most influential players on the pitch who can singlehandedly decide the outcome of the match.

His performance on the pitch will also be crucial in his call-up to the national team of Brazil for the first time in three years.

Brazil’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, will be hopeful that the national team’s all-time top scorer continues to demonstrate his impressive performance, which will open the path for him to the squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September.

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