O Santos will not have midfielder Neymar in the duel against São Paulothis Sunday (9/21), at 20:30 (Brasilia), in Vila Belmiro, for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. Shirt 10 had found an injury to the right thigh femoral rectum and will not have conditions of play.
Exams performed on Friday (19/09) confirmed the muscle problem, but the club did not detail the gravity. Neymar had felt pain last Thursday (09/18), during activity at CT Rei Pelé, which prevented him from warming by the cast.
Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda should trigger Argentine Benjamin Rolheiser, who returns after suspension, and form the midfield with Zé Rafael, João Schmidt and Victor Hugo.
In the goal, Gabriel Brazão returns after fulfilling the concussion protocol imposed by FIFA, caused by a shock in the head. He trained this Friday with a protective mask and should act in the classic.
The likely lineup of Santos has: Gabriel Brazão (Diogenes); Mayke, Adonis Frias (Alexis Duarte), Luan Peres and Escobar; João Schmidt, Zé Rafael, Rolheiser and Victor Hugo; Guilherme and Lautaro Díaz.
After the confrontation with Sao Paulo, Fish faces Red Bull Bragantino on the 28th, away from the 25th round. Until then, Neymar will have more time to recover and try to return to the lawns.
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Official Note of Santos About Neymar
“Attractant Neymar Jr. left training last Thursday (18), at CT Rei Pelé, with pain in his right thigh. After image tests on Friday (19), the athlete had an injury to the right thigh straight muscle.
Neymar Jr. has already started treatment at CEPRAF under the guidance of the medical department of Santos FC. “
Thigh injury types
Thigh injuries are very common in athletes, especially in football, and vary in gravity according to the muscle reached and the degree of damage. Below a summary of the main types and the Average recovery time:
1. Muscular stretch
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What is it: Excessive stretching of the fibers, without significant rupture.
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Symptoms: Localized pain, rigidity, discomfort when running or kicking.
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Recovery Time:
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Grade 1 (light): 1 to 2 weeks.
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Grade 2 (moderate): 3 to 6 weeks.
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Grade 3 (severe, with full break): 2 to 3 months and may require surgery.
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2. Muscle contracture
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What is it: involuntary and sustained muscle contraction, usually by overload or fatigue.
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Recovery Time: 3 to 10 days, depending on intensity.
3. Bruise (direct trauma)
4. Quadriceps injury (anterior thigh)
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Very common in kicks and sprints.
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May vary from mild stretch to partial/total rupture of the femoral rectum.
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Recovery Time: 2 to 8 weeks, according to the degree.
5. Injury to the hamstring (posterior thigh)
6. Adductor injury (inner thigh)
Factors that influence the return time
- Degree of injury (Mild, moderate, serious).
- Athlete’s history (previous injuries increase relapse risk).
- PHYSIOTHERAPY QUALITY and response to treatment.
- Age and physical condition.
- Field position (An attacker, for example, needs more muscle explosion).
In the case of Neymar, the injury is in Femoral rectus (quadriceps, anterior part of the thigh). This usually demands 3 to 6 weeks of recoverybut it can extend if it is a more serious rupture.
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