Neymar's Frustration Boils Over as Santos Sinks into Relegation Zone

As of November 11th, 2025, Neymar's frustration has reached a boiling point as his Santos team finds itself in the relegation zone of Brazil's Serie A with just 6 games remaining. The Brazilian legend was visibly upset when he was substituted in the 85th minute of Santos' 3-2 loss to Flamengo over the weekend, sparking headlines for the wrong reasons once again.

Neymar's return to action after a month and a half out with a muscular injury has not gone as planned. The 33-year-old has failed to register a goal involvement for Santos since early August, and his team's poor form has seen them drop into the relegation zone.

In the aftermath of the defeat, Santos manager Juan Pablo Vojvoda acknowledged Neymar's frustration, stating that it was "totally normal" for the player to be upset at being substituted, but that the decision was his to make.

Meanwhile, Brazil national team manager Carlo Ancelotti has once again addressed Neymar's chances of making the 2026 World Cup squad. Ancelotti believes Neymar is a "legend of Brazilian soccer" and that the whole world wants to see him return to his best. However, the Italian tactician has suggested that Neymar needs to adapt his playing style, moving more centrally and focusing less on his defensive duties as a winger, in order to prolong his career and make the national team.

Neymar's fitness issues have been a major concern in recent years, with the player missing over 100 games for club and country since the start of 2023. As his contract with Santos expires at the end of the season, the uncertainty surrounding his future only adds to the pressure he faces to help his current club avoid relegation.