Santos, Brazil — Santos FC is sweating on the fitness of star forward Neymar as a sudden bout of knee pain has cast a shadow over his participation in the team’s vital upcoming match against Internacional next Tuesday.
The 33-year-old felt discomfort in his knee approximately 30 minutes into the first half of Santos’s previous fixture against Mirassol. Despite the pain, Neymar heroically played the entire 90 minutes. However, the resulting discomfort intensified after the final whistle, forcing him to skip today’s training session for initial assessment and rest.
The uncertainty surrounding Neymar comes at a critical time for the club as they prepare for a high-stakes encounter with Internacional.
”The initial impression from club sources is that Neymar’s injury is not serious,” a source close to the team confirmed. “However, he will undergo further re-evaluation to gain a comprehensive understanding of his condition.”
A definitive decision on whether the Brazilian international will take the field against Internacional will be made only after the results of these medical tests are fully analyzed. Fans are anxiously awaiting the final verdict, hoping their talisman will be fit to lead the line in the crucial league fixture.
