Neymar is set to miss Santos' 2025 Brazilian Serie A opener against Vasco da Gama this weekend as he continues to recover from a thigh injury.

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• Neymar out of Santos' league opener
• Yet to recover from thigh injury
• Pulled out of Brazil squad earlier this month

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Brazil icon had to pull out of Dorival Junior's Selecao squad for their World Cup qualifying matches this month after he sustained a thigh injury. Neymar, who rekindled his love for football following his move from Al-Hilal to Santos in January, was all set to represent the Selecao for the first time since September 2023, however, his return to the national team was delayed following a fresh injury setback.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  in Brazil now reports that the 33-year-old has been ruled out of Santos' Serie A opener against Vasco da Gama on Sunday as he is not yet fully fit. The news comes as a huge blow for Santos, who were looking forward to having Neymar on the pitch on their return to the top division.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  The Brazil national team did feel Neymar's absence as they helplessly surrendered in front of the world champions and arch-rivals Argentina in their latest World Cup qualifying game on Tuesday. Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone were all on target as La Albiceleste picked up a thumping 4-1 win.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

  The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star will aim to regain fitness before April 4 when Santos face Bahia in their second league game.

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