Injured Neymar slams poor pitch condition following Santos' cup exit
RIO DE JANEIRO: Neymar faces a new injury layoff after being substituted at half-time in Santos’ goalless draw with Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals, reported Xinhua.
Santos' Neymar is set to miss time due to poor pitch conditions that led to his substitution during a Copa do Brasil quarter-final match against Palmeiras. The Brazilian star left the pitch at half-time, citing the substandard playing surface as the reason for his early exit. Neymar expressed his frustration on social media, accusing the pitch maintenance crew of delaying preparation until a day before the game, resulting in a field filled with holes and poor grass quality.
The 34-year-old has struggled with leg muscle and knee injuries this year, making only 24 appearances for Santos.
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