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Neymar Out: Santos Star Injured Before Sudamericana Clash
9 Sep
Summary
- Neymar Jr. sidelined with a right hamstring strain, facing a month out.
- His absence impacts Santos' Sudamericana campaign, having scored 2 goals.
- Santos faces Atlético Mineiro in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana quarter-finals.
Neymar Jr., 34, will miss Santos FC's crucial CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026 quarter-final first leg against Atlético Mineiro. He sustained a moderate right hamstring strain during a recent domestic match, ruling him out for at least a month and impacting both legs of the continental tie.
His injury deals a significant blow to Santos, as the forward was instrumental in their progression to the final eight, with two goals and two assists in five appearances. Medical staff are prioritizing a cautious rehabilitation to prevent recurrence.
Manager Cuca will likely turn to Gabriel Barbosa and Moisés to lead the attack in Neymar's absence. Santos has shown good form recently, securing victories in the Sudamericana, while Atlético Mineiro is expected to be a strong opponent.
The CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026 final is scheduled for November 21, 2026, in Barranquilla, Colombia. The first leg between Santos and Atlético Mineiro will take place at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira.
