Neymar returns from injury after two months, scores a penalty kick to help Santos regain his victory track

Nemar returned from injury, scored a penalty and helped Santos get back to victory track

In a friendly match on the morning of July 11, Neymar scored a goal for Santos through a penalty kick, announcing his strong return after being absent for two months due to injury. Neymar returns from injury, and Santos ushers in a turnaround. This is the first time that the 33-year-old Neymar has returned to the starting lineup since he was injured two months ago. Previously, the Brazilian superstar missed as many as ten games due to two injuries on his left thigh and a coronavirus infection. During this time, Santos' ranking in the league has dropped sharply and even faced the risk of relegation.

Although Neymar's career has not yet fully recovered after returning to the team, he has shown positive signals. So far, Neymar has made 12 appearances this season, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists. However, it is worrying that he only played 181 minutes in the Brazilian La Liga.

Santos hopes that Neymar will lead the team out of the predicament

Santos Club has high hopes for Neymar and hopes to reverse the situation of the season through his leadership. Neymar's appearance in a friendly match with Desportva Ferroviaria marks an important step in his recovery process, aiming to gradually restore physical fitness and competitive form.

head coach Kleber Shawell admitted that Neymar's return was crucial for Santos, especially after he agreed to renew his contract. Neymar has just reached an agreement with Santos to extend the contract until December 2025, when the Brazilian league ends this season.

Currently, Santos ranks 15th in the Brazilian La Liga in 2025, earning only 11 points after 12 rounds of competition, and is working hard to improve his performance to avoid the risk of relegation. Neymar's appearance again after two months showed his determination to help the team relegate and strive to qualify for the 2026 World Cup - this may be the last major competition in his national team career.

Neymar said he will do his best to get back into shape, not only to help Santos get rid of the threat of relegation, but also hopes to meet the upcoming World Cup challenge at its best. The goal in this friendly match is undoubtedly a good start and has also brought new hope to the fans.