The images are sadly familiar. This Wednesday, Neymar had to leave Vila Belmiro's lawn prematurely, again hit in the left thigh. Holder for the first time since his return from injury, the Brazilian international did not last more than 32 minutes in the match against Atlético Mineiro (2-0 victory), stopping net after a race before giving up his place by grimacing.
It was only his second appearance with Santos since his return to competition, and this relapse comes to lengthen a list of physical seeds already far too long. At 33, Neymar tries to regain his best level in his training club, after having ended his adventure with Al-Hilal this winter. But his body continues to betray him. The contract which links him to the Paulist club ends in June.
