Santos ace Neymar has sent out a defiant message as the Brazilian superstar targets a speedy return from injury.
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- Neymar out injured
- Sends out defiant message
- Targeting Santos return
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Neymar has been out with a muscle injury in recent weeks but on Monday he showed himself being put through his paces in what looked like an encouraging fitness update.
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WHAT NEYMAR SAID
Alongside multiple photos of him working hard in the gym, he wrote on Instagram: "Don’t give up."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Neymar has had an injury-hit 18 months or so, much of which was during a disastrous spell at Al-Hilal. But he has recaptured his mojo at Santos and they will hope the 33-year-old is back fit and firing soon. Santos have implemented a new plan to "improve his recovery and strengthening” in a bid to keep him off the treatment table.
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WHAT NEXT?
It remains to be seen when Neymar will be back fit as Santos prepare for their next game at home to Bahia on April 7.