Neymar's 'disaster' scenario

Neymar has not been able to revive his career at Santos, and is even facing the risk of relegation this season.

Neymar's Santos is at risk of relegation. Photo: Reuters .

Neymar was upset after Santos' humiliating 0-6 defeat to Vasco da Gama in the Brasileirão. It was the heaviest defeat of Neymar's career, so much so that he admitted: "I have never experienced this in my life. I am very disappointed with the team's performance; it is a very embarrassing feeling."

This resulted in the sacking of coach Cleber Xavier. Things got worse when Philippe Coutinho, Neymar's childhood friend, scored two goals against Santos. Coutinho, like Neymar, turned to the national championship in his homeland to revive his career. But the former Liverpool star is shining brightly, while Neymar is not.

Currently, Santos is at risk of relegation. If forced to play in the second division in Brazil next season, it will be a "disaster" scenario for this superstar born in 1992.

Two seasons ago, Santos suffered relegation for the first time in their history. After a year of struggle, the team returned to the top flight of Brazilian football. However, a defeat to Vasco da Gama brought the haunting back to the club.

On the rankings, Santos is only 2 points above the relegation zone. No one other than Neymar must take responsibility to help the club overcome difficulties.

Neymar's contract with Santos runs until December 2025, and he is working hard to regain his form ahead of the 2026 World Cup. But if Santos are relegated, there is no guarantee that Neymar will have a place in Carlo Ancelotti's squad.

The embarrassing defeat made Neymar cry. In the early morning of August 18, in the 20th round of the Brazilian National Championship, Santos suffered the heaviest defeat in the club's history when they were crushed by Vasco da Gama with a score of 0-6 at Morumbis Stadium.

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