Why was Neymar upset after being substituted in Santos' match?

Neymar was visibly upset when he was substituted in the 85th minute of Santos' 3-2 loss to Flamengo, as his team had dropped into the relegation zone of Brazil's Serie A with just 6 games remaining.

What did Brazil national team manager Carlo Ancelotti say about Neymar's chances of making the 2026 World Cup?

Ancelotti believes Neymar is a "legend of Brazilian soccer" and that the whole world wants to see him return to his best, but he suggested that Neymar needs to adapt his playing style, moving more centrally and focusing less on defensive duties, in order to prolong his career and make the national team.

How have Neymar's fitness issues affected his recent performances?

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. These injuries have massively hindered the 33-year-old, putting his future in doubt as his contract with Santos expires at the end of the season.

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

11 Nov

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Summary

Neymar visibly upset after being substituted in Santos' 3-2 loss to Flamengo
Santos drop into relegation zone with 6 games left in Brazil's Serie A
Ancelotti suggests Neymar needs to adapt playing style to make 2026 World Cup

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.