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Neymar Out! Santos Star Misses Crucial Match Due to Injury
13 Sep
Summary
- Neymar Jr. sidelined with hamstring injury, return expected late October.
- Santos FC faces tough challenge without key players against Cruzeiro.
- Both Santos and Cruzeiro are in strong recent league form.
Neymar Jr. is sidelined for Santos FC's upcoming Brazilian Serie A fixture against Cruzeiro on September 12, 2026, due to a moderate right hamstring injury. The 34-year-old star forward sustained the injury during a recent Copa do Brasil match and is projected to miss several more weeks, with a potential return in late October or early November 2026.
The absence of Neymar, who has scored six goals and provided three assists in 12 Serie A appearances this season, significantly impacts Santos. They will also be without Gabriel Barbosa, Lucas Veríssimo, Gonzalo Escobar, and Álvaro Barreal for this Round 27 clash at Estádio Urbano Caldeira.
Despite these crucial absences, Santos FC enters the match with momentum, being unbeaten in their last four league games and aiming for a third consecutive victory. Conversely, Cruzeiro, currently sixth in the league, has been in excellent form, securing 15 points from their last seven matches and winning three of their past four outings.
Historically, encounters between Santos and Cruzeiro have been closely contested, with their last league meeting on March 22, 2026, ending in a goalless draw. This match is poised to be an engaging battle as Santos seeks to climb the table despite player shortages, while Cruzeiro aims to maintain its strong league position.
