Medical tests confirmed Neymar suffered a grade 2 right-thigh injury against Palmeiras. The Santos star will miss the Internacional clash and could be sidelined for at least a month.

Neymar diagnosed with grade 2 thigh injury after Palmeiras clash

Neymar has been diagnosed with a grade 2 muscular injury in his right thigh after being forced off during Santos’ Copa do Brasil clash with Palmeiras.

The 34-year-old felt pain late in the first half of the 0-0 draw at Vila Belmiro and was unable to return after the break.

The injury will rule him out against Internacional and is expected to keep him sidelined for at least a month.

Tests confirm Neymar’s thigh injury

Medical examinations identified a type 2B injury to the rectus femoris in Neymar’s right thigh.

The diagnosis indicates partial damage to the muscle fibres and is more serious than the minor discomfort initially feared.

Santos have not announced an official return date, with Neymar’s recovery dependent on his response to treatment.

How long will Neymar be out?

Brazilian reports indicate that Neymar is expected to miss at least one month, although a type 2B injury could require several additional weeks of recovery.

For now, there is no confirmed comeback date.

Neymar ruled out against Internacional

Neymar will miss Santos’ upcoming Brasileirão match against Internacional, leaving coach Cuca without his main attacking star.

His absence could extend into further domestic fixtures depending on the progress of his rehabilitation.

Copa Sudamericana matches under threat

The injury also puts Neymar’s involvement in Santos’ Copa Sudamericana quarter-final against Atlético-MG in serious doubt.

The two legs are scheduled for September, and he is unlikely to feature unless his recovery progresses faster than expected.

Santos will continue monitoring him before deciding when he can return to full training.

Neymar suffered injury against Palmeiras

The problem occurred during the second leg of Santos’ Copa do Brasil quarter-final against Palmeiras.

Neymar struggled with discomfort late in the first half and was replaced by Rony at half-time. Santos were eliminated after losing the first leg 3-0.

Neymar criticised Vila Belmiro pitch

After the match, Neymar criticised the condition of the Vila Belmiro pitch, describing it as the worst he had experienced at the stadium.

He complained about holes and uneven areas, suggesting the surface increased the physical demands of accelerating, stopping and changing direction.

However, there is no medical evidence confirming that the pitch directly caused his injury.

Another physical setback for Neymar

The latest diagnosis is another setback for Neymar, who had already missed time earlier this season with a muscular problem in his right calf.

Given his injury history, Santos are expected to take a cautious approach and avoid rushing him back.

Santos wait for Neymar’s recovery

Neymar will now begin treatment and rehabilitation for his grade 2 right-thigh injury.

He is certain to miss the Internacional match, while his participation in the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals remains doubtful.

Santos must now wait to discover exactly how long they will be without their biggest star.