Neymar led his team Santos to a 3-0 victory over their rival Cruzeiro on Monday, securing their third consecutive win in the final round of the Brazilian league. With this satisfying result, Santos increased their tally to 47 points, finishing 12th and ending the season four points clear of the relegation zone.
After the match, Neymar stated in a press interview, “I came here to do just that, to try to help in the best way possible. These weeks have been tough for me.” The Brazilian national team star added, “I thank those who were with me to lift my spirits. Without them, I wouldn’t have played these matches due to these injuries and knee issues. I need rest, and then I’ll undergo knee surgery.”
It is noteworthy that the 33-year-old Brazilian star returned to his first team, Santos, his childhood club, last January after a disappointing stint due to bad luck and frequent injuries that prevented him from participating regularly to make his experience with the leader successful. Neymar had a decisive impact on keeping his team Santos in the Brazilian top league and avoiding relegation, having scored 5 goals in the last 4 matches.
