"I came for this, to try to help in the best way I can,"
"These have been tough weeks for me. I thank those who were with me to lift me up. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have played these matches because of this knee problem."
"I need to rest and then I will have this knee surgery."
Neymar played the full 90 minutes as Santos beat Cruzeiro 3-0 to avoid relegation from Brazil's Serie A. The 33-year-old returned to Brazil in January after making seven appearances across 18 months for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. Neymar scored five goals in Santos' final four matches, contributing crucially to the club's survival. Persistent knee problems limited his involvement with the Brazil national team since October 2023. Neymar announced he will undergo knee surgery but gave no timeline for recovery. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar must regain full fitness and form to be considered for the 2026 World Cup.
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