Neymar out four to eight weeks with new thigh injury
Santos face Atlético Mineiro in the Sudamericana quarter-final without Neymar, sidelined by a grade 2B rectus femoris strain in his right thigh.
Santos go into the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final against Atlético Mineiro on Wednesday without Neymar, who faces four to eight weeks out with a new muscle injury.
The club have described it as a grade 2B strain in the rectus femoris of his right thigh, with local reports putting his recovery at around two months.
Santos arrive at the tie in their best form of the season. That cushion leaves them free to prioritise the Sudamericana over their remaining 13 league fixtures.
The squad has been strengthened for the run-in with the signings of full-back Rodinei and midfielder Arthur Melo, formerly of Barcelona and Juventus. Both are available to Cuca, though both are expected to start on the bench.
For Santos, the Sudamericana now represents their clearest route to silverware this season, and a semi-final place is at stake against a fellow Brazilian side.
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- El Santos se juega su última bala de la temporada sin Neymar mundodeportivo.com