The head coach of the Brazilian Santos Cook came to the defense of Neymar after the team's disappointment in the end, and then confirmed that the star striker will not take part in the next match.

In the first match of the fifth round of the Brazilian Cup against Coritibi, the teams met with a goalless draw. Neymar had the best chance to open the rakhunok, having hit the crossbar with a free kick, with the help of his ledge we recognized that there was no need to brighten it up.

Santos is currently experiencing serious turbulence. The team has managed at least one win in the remaining six matches and is in 15th place in Serie A. Prote mentor urges you not to shift all responsibility onto the shoulders of the 34-person leader.

" You can’t put all the blame for the abomination, the result will be taken away. We can divide it equally, and the coach is responsible for taking the largest part. So, today's games are not as competitive as in other matches, being a little lower than their peers. But it’s normal for the development of your potential - as we play, like everyone else, we criticize him,” Cook explained.

The coach also announced that Neymar will not be allowed to play for the next championship match against Baija, which will take place on Saturday.. The decision to make progress is related to your physical fitness and emotional desires. In addition, the striker continues to suffer from the legacy of a knee injury, having played just 10 matches for 2026 people (scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists).

The main goal of such a campaign is to save Neymar’s strength for the final match of the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana against the Argentinean San Lorenzo. The striker's chances of playing for the Brazilian national team at the World Cup 2026 are gradually fading, and his focus is now shifting towards achieving success with Santos on the continental arena.