Will Neymar play tonight for Santos vs Corinthians in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2026?
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The forward was rested in their previous game.
In their sixth outing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A tonight at Vila Belmiro, Neymar Jr., a forward for Santos, is anticipated to play in his first Clásico of the year. It is against Corinthians. The Peixe claim that the team’s No. 10 might be fit to feature tonight.
He could have appeared in two Clássico Alvinegro derbies since coming back for a second stint with Santos. He played 68 minutes against Corinthians in the Paulistão last year. Then he was benched in the semi-final loss to the same opponents.
He started and captained a 1-0 home victory over Palmeiras in the Brasileirão at Vila Belmiro. Last season, he was either injured or not chosen for other derbies.
Two rivals with a long history of titles, Santos and Corinthians, have lost some of their appeal in recent years. Nevertheless, the rivalry is still fierce, and this game is usually eagerly anticipated. Although Santos are a little favourite and playing at home, anything can happen in this game.
Will Neymar play tonight?
Yes, the 34-year-old is fit to play tonight after missing the previous game. The club confirmed he was rested ahead of this match. Additionally, he has trained with the team before the game.
Following his absence from the previous fixture, which could have been an ideal test for the forward to demonstrate to Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti why he merits his place in the squad ahead of this month’s international break.
Questions were raised about whether Neymar missed the game due to injury. The former FC Barcelona man had to clarify the situation on Instagram that he is not injured and might return for the next game.
Will Neymar play tonight?
He is likely to play after training with the team.
Where do Santos stand in the table?
They are 14th in the table.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.