CroatiaNeymar missed a Copa Sudamericana match for Santos due to a recovery program after his World Cup participation. Instead of playing in Venezuela, he attended a professional poker tournament in São Paulo. Despite his absence, Santos won convincingly against Universidad Central. The team's coach, Cuca, explained that the decision was made to allow Neymar additional rest and training time ahead of upcoming matches. Neymar regularly trains at the club's facility and is expected to play in future domestic games. This period marks a new phase in Neymar's career following his departure from the Brazilian national team.
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