Neymar assured Santos and Brazil followers he’s not injured after asking to be substituted throughout a 2-0 win over Bragantino, throughout which he scored with a cheeky free-kick.

Neymar tried an audacious shot from a lifeless ball from a good angle on the left wing early in Sunday’s Paulista Championship recreation, squeezing his effort contained in the close to submit.

That was his third objective in his final 4 video games for Santos, having additionally scored direct from a nook in a victory over Internacional de Limeira one week in the past.

Nevertheless, the Brazil icon triggered concern when he requested to be substituted within the 76th minute, showing to be in discomfort as he held his thigh and acquired therapy on the bench.

However he subsequently took to Instagram to inform followers: “I’m fantastic, I felt uncomfortable and thought it was higher to spare myself!

“It’s been some time since I performed a recreation with this depth! I’m so comfortable to be getting again into my greatest bodily form! Thanks everybody for the messages.”

Não me acorde desse sonho pic.twitter.com/FbmyEzzI0q

— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) March 3, 2025

Santos will tackle both Corinthians or Palmeiras within the semi-finals of the state championship, and Neymar thinks each groups will probably be frightened about going through him.

“Clearly we don’t need to get the strongest groups, however I’ve to verify they’re extra afraid than I’m! They’re extra afraid of me than I’m of them,” he instructed CazeTV.

“No matter comes, we all know will probably be a troublesome recreation, however we’re ready for every other group.”