Neymar s injury recurs, his return has caused concerns about the prospects of the World Cup

On September 29, 2025, according to Brazilian media Globo, Neymar's injury recovery is not optimistic. He is expected to be on standby for at least two months due to a hamstring injury in early September, and he will not be able to return to the arena until the end of November at the earliest - and this is exactly the time when the Brazilian La Liga is coming to an end.

Since returning to the parent team Santos at the beginning of this year, the former Barcelona star's return has been bumpy. So far, he has only played 12 games for the team, scored only 3 goals, and has been frequently troubled by injuries. Although Santos is in a relegation quagmire, Neymar has been unable to make a debut for a long time and misses the team's recent key battles.

Currently, Santos ranks 16th in the Brazilian League standings, leading only 5 points in the relegation zone, and the relegation situation remains grim. Neymar's long absence is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the team's morale and combat power. And his expected return at the end of November also means that he is likely to be unable to provide substantial help to the team's relegation sprint.

What is even more worrying is that Neymar's continuous injury history in recent years has seriously shaken the outside world's confidence in his competitive state. Even if he can come back as scheduled, he may not be able to quickly recover to a level that is sufficient to deal with high-intensity competitions.

This series of unfavorable factors also made Brazilian fans feel anxious about his ultimate goal in his career - the 2026 World Cup. As Neymar's last World Cup in his personal career, it is crucial to stay healthy and in good shape. However, with his current physical condition and frequent injuries, whether he can successfully participate in the competition has reached a huge question.

The former genius boy is now racing against time and injury. Fans couldn't help but ask: Can this symbol of Brazilian football still bring a perfect end to his legendary career on the stage of the US, Canada and Mexico World Cup?