Neymar was unable to play for Santos in their 2-1 defeat against Corinthians due to discomfort in his left thigh sustained during a previous match. The forward expressed his disappointment on social media, emphasizing his desire to assist his teammates. Santos coach Pedro Caixinha clarified that Neymar's absence was not a strategic choice for upcoming Brazil matches, but rather a precaution against exacerbating his discomfort. This highlights the importance placed on player health and the team's commitment to minimizing injury risks as Neymar prepares for World Cup qualifiers.
"All I wanted was to be on the field today and help my teammates in some way. But last week, I felt discomfort and that prevented me from being on the field today."
"The only thing that we considered was that the player has discomfort, if he has discomfort, I'm not going to risk the player at Santos'."
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