Will Neymar play tonight for Santos vs Velo Clube in Paulista A1?
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The Brazilian player has finally returned to the squad ahead of the game.
Neymar has been included in the Santos FC squad ahead of their game tonight after missing over eight weeks due to surgery and numerous hours of rehabilitation.
The Brazilian star is set to be part of Santos’ squad for their upcoming Campeonato Paulista encounter against Associação Esportiva Velo Clube Rioclarense, pending final tests.
Neymar has been improving since returning to team training at the start of February. After a series of injuries in recent years, Santos have meticulously controlled the healing period in an effort to prevent a recurrence.
Will the 34-year-old return tonight?
This has seen the forward recover on time ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 34-year-old, who doesn’t have much time to demonstrate his fitness level to national team boss Carlo Ancelotti, will hope to avoid more injuries.
Neymar will have to work quickly over the next few months to return to peak form and secure a spot in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup roster. His health comes first since his selection is on the line for the national team.
Ancelotti, the head coach of Brazil, will have to make a choice after Neymar rejoins and starts playing for the Santos squad. The Brazil manager will have the opportunity to closely examine Neymar when he announces the team for friendlies against France and Croatia in early March.
Neymar has just over a month to demonstrate his fitness, so he is pressed for time. However, many eyes will be on the forward tonight when he returns to the pitch.
Will Neymar play tonight?
Reports say that he has been included in the squad.
Which injury did the Brazilian suffer?
He sustained a knee injury.
Where do Santos stand in the Paulista 1 table?
They are 10th 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.