Cuca, Santos’ coach, noted, “Neymar improved in the second half, where he found more space to play.” However, Neymar missed the final training session before the match because of a stomach virus. He traveled to Argentina a day later to join his teammates.

Santos faced San Lorenzo de Almagro previously and were held to a 1-1 draw. Currently, they sit at the bottom of Group D with only two points from three matches. In contrast, San Lorenzo leads their group with four points.

Neymar has one goal in one appearance during this Copa Sudamericana competition. His performance has drawn mixed reviews; he was criticized initially but showed improvement as the match progressed.

Despite concerns about his health, officials stated, “Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Neymar will play against San Lorenzo de Almagro.” This statement adds some hope for Santos fans as they seek to salvage their tournament.

Santos FC has struggled overall in the Copa Sudamericana, accumulating just one point from six matches. Meanwhile, Gabigol remains a key player for Santos as they aim for a turnaround.

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