Santos issued a medical statement confirming that Neymar sustained a muscle injury.

Santos Football Club Medical Announcement

Neymar underwent medical testing on September 4 (Brazil time). Examination results confirmed a Grade 2B muscle strain of the rectus femoris in his right thigh sustained during Wednesday's match.

Player Álvaro Barreal also experienced discomfort in his left posterior thigh during Wednesday's match. Test results revealed a Grade 2A strain of the biceps femoris.

Player Lucas Veríssimo presented with right ankle pain from a sprain and has begun targeted treatment.

All three players are currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at CEPRAF/SFC at the CT Rei Pelé training center under the medical team's supervision. (End)

According to ESPN Brazil, Neymar is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks. He is unlikely to return before the international break, as the club wants to ensure the star returns at full fitness.

As a result, he will miss the Copa Sudamericana quarter-final against Atlético Mineiro.

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