Neymar Blames Vila Belmiro Pitch After Hamstring Injury in Santos Exit

Neymar has criticised the condition of the Vila Belmiro pitch after suffering a right hamstring injury during Santos’ Copa do Brasil quarter-final second leg against Palmeiras. The forward was substituted in tears shortly before half-time as Santos drew 0-0, losing the tie 3-0 on aggregate. Neymar said work carried out on the turf a day before the match left it uneven and full of holes. He claimed the poor surface contributed to three first-half injuries and made accelerating and stopping more difficult. Santos’ medical team is assessing the extent of his hamstring problem, which could keep him out of upcoming matches.

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