Neymar was furious at being substituted and Santos sinks into relegation

ByDavid Mitchell
Neymar was furious at being substituted and Santos sinks into relegation

Neymar was the focus of controversy in Brazil for his reaction to being replaced in the fall of Saints against Flamengo 3-2 this Sunday, which still leaves them in the relegation places of the Brasileirao.

Peixe’s number 10 He started for the first time in almost two months after overcoming his physical problems and had two scoring chances in the first half, but his coach, Juan Pablo Vojvoda, He took it out 5 minutes from the end rather Benjamin Rollheiser when the game was 3-0 in favor of the Rio team. The Brazilian, visibly annoyed, He chose to go directly to the locker room instead of staying on the bench. of substitutes with their teammates.

Despite the criticism that the former Barcelona and PSG player faced, Vojvoda defended the footballer in the press conference after the match: “It is logical that he is disappointed, as any other player would be, but I am the one who decides who has to leave. I consider it totally normal that you are frustrated. What’s more, it has to be like this, many times, always with respect“.

“It wasn’t disrespectful or anything like that, there is respect and the players want to play and help in this very difficult time for the club.”“added the former Defense and Justice coach.

Sunday’s defeat aggravated Santos’ situation in the Brazilian first division. With five dates left in the tournament, The São Paulo team is two points away from salvationwhich today marks Vitóriaalthough has one less game. Neymar’s continuity in the club depends on Peixe’s permanence, given that He does not want to put his chances of playing in the next 2026 World Cup at risk..

Flamengo, for its part, tied Palmeiras at the top of the table, which fell to Mirassol 2-1. In addition to fighting for the local title, both clubs will also compete in the final of the Copa Libertadores, which will take place in Lima on Saturday, November 29 from 6:00 p.m. (ARG, CHL, URU), 4:00 p.m. (COL, ECU, PER), with live streaming on the Disney+ Premium Plan.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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