Neymar’s 100th match at Santos’ Vila Belmiro home did not go to plan after he sustained a left thigh injury and had to be withdrawn in the first half of their 2-0 win over Atletico Mineiro. The 33-year-old was visibly upset after suffering the problem and when leaving the pitch on a cart.

Neymar had missed several matches for Santos due to injury, and in his second game back on the field, he was forced to leave during the first half with another apparent physical issue.

Santos forward Neymar has been diagnosed with a new leg muscle injury, the club confirmed, marking the latest setback in his protracted struggle to regain full fitness.