Rio de Janeiro — Star footballer Neymar is actively striving to secure his place in Brazil’s squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup. In this effort, he played the full duration of the match between Santos and Atlético Mineiro. Fans appeared enthusiastic to see Neymar back on the field, especially as he completed the entire game.
Team manager Cuca also praised Neymar’s performance, stating that if he continues playing in this manner, his place in Brazil’s World Cup squad in June could be confirmed. He added that Neymar is improving with every match and must continue working hard to earn his return to the team, as his game is consistently progressing.
Cuca further mentioned that Neymar might also feature in Santos’ home Copa América match against Recoleta on Tuesday. However, he noted that playing the full 90 minutes could be risky for him at this stage. “It is encouraging to see him regain his rhythm while enjoying the game,” Cuca said.
