Santos faces São Paulo this Saturday (31), at 8:30 pm, at Morumbis, in the sixth round of the Campeonato Paulista. Peixe fans are eagerly awaiting Neymar’s return to the field this season. THE Sporting News responds because the player is out of the match.
Why isn’t Neymar playing against São Paulo?
The striker remains out of the matches and will not be available for this Saturday’s clash. Neymar continues in the recovery process after undergoing arthroscopy on his left knee at the end of 2025, shortly after the end of the Brazilian Championship.
Despite this, the news is good for Alvinegro fans. Neymar has completed another stage of his recovery and is close to returning to the field.
On Monday (26/1), the striker began physical transition work at CT Rei Pelé. The player must remain in this transition process for at least a week and, depending on progress, begin training with the ball alongside his other teammates.
Last Thursday, Neymar went to the CT field for activities with the reserves and those not involved in the duel against Chapecoense, on Wednesday.
It is expected that he will return to action in the game only at the beginning of February.
Probable lineup for Santos against São Paulo
Gabriel Brazão; Igor Viniicus, Adonis Frías, Luan Peres and Vini Lira; João Schmidt, Gabriel Menino and Rollheiser, Lautaro Díaz, Barreal and Gabigol. Technical: Duke.
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São Paulo x Santos: time and where to watch
- Campeonato Paulista 2026 – 6th round
- Data: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 8:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Morumbis, in São Paulo (SP)
- Where to watch: Record TV (open TV), Cazé TV (YouTube), TNT (closed TV) and HBO MAX (streaming)
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Santos results
- 28/01 – Chapecoense 4 x 2 Santos – Brazilian Championship
- 01/25 – Santos 0 x 0 Bragantino – Campeonato Paulista
- 22/01 – Santos 1 x 1 Corinthians – Campeonato Paulista
- 18/01 – Guarani 1 x 1 Santos – Campeonato Paulista
- 14/01 – Palmeiras 1 x 0 Santos – Campeonato Paulista
Santos’ next games
- 01/31 – 20:30 – São Paulo x Santos – Campeonato Paulista
- 04/02 – 20:00 – Santos x São Paulo – Brazilian Championship
- 02/08 – 16:00 – Noroeste x Santos – Campeonato Paulista
- 12/02 – 19:00 – Athletico-PR x Santos – Brazilian Championship
