Striker Neymar will not be present in the classic between Palmeiras and Santos taking place at Nubank Parque. Despite having initially been included in the list of players listed for the match, the player will not make the trip to São Paulo and will be excluded from the match.

The Santos team planned to maintain the suspense about the star’s presence until moments before the start of the game. However, reports indicate that the athlete will not be available for the clash.

The decision not to play is linked to Neymar’s aversion to synthetic pitches. The athlete expressed his conviction that this type of surface significantly alters the ball’s response time and the fluidity of the plays. Additionally, he points to an increased risk of impact to his knees and joints, a constant concern in his high-performance career.