O Santos will once again have Neymar at the disposal of coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda. The statement was first released by journalist Lucas Musetti, from “Uol”.
On Friday afternoon, the attacker participated in ball training, anticipated his return and was listed for this Saturday’s duel, at 4pm (Brasília time), against Fortaleza, for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship.
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Neymar back to Santos
During training, number 10 worked with the group known as the “third team”, made up of athletes who usually sit out matches, and showed that he was in a position to play a few minutes, if necessary.
Neymar himself demonstrated a willingness to perform for at least 15 minutes, in a clash considered crucial in the fight against relegation. A likely Santos has: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Luan Peres and Escobar; João Schmidt, Zé Rafael, Victor Hugo and Rollheiser; Barreal and Lautaro Díaz.
Santos is now the first team outside the Z-4, with 32 points — five more than Fortaleza, which occupies one of the positions within the relegation zone. The match, therefore, has a direct bearing on the fight to stay in Serie A.
He has not entered the field since the 1-1 draw with Atlético-MG, on September 14th.
Recovered from a grade 2 injury to the rectus femoris of his right thigh, Neymar began the physical transition phase this week. The initial planning predicted the return only in the duel against Flamengo, on the 9th, but the accelerated evolution caused the technical committee to release the star earlier.
In the last adjustments before facing Fortaleza. Come on, Saints! 🐳 pic.twitter.com/F0FfzhjHYo
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) October 31, 2025
Santos x Fortaleza: time and where to watch
- Brazilian Championship – 31st round
- Data: Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Time: 4pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Vila Belmiro Stadium, in Santos (SP)
- Transmission: Sportv (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view)
Neymar in 2025
- 21 games
- 6 goals
- 3 assists
