Neymar is proving that, when fit, he remains a creative force to be reckoned with – with the Santos star’s outrageous skills leaving opponents floored.
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That was the case during the Brazil international’s latest appearance against Cruzeiro. Santos needed inspiration from somewhere in that contest having tumbled into relegation danger this season.
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They trailed at half-time in their latest Serie A fixture, but battled back to claim three priceless points in dramatic fashion – with Gustavo Caballero grabbing an 89th-minute winner.
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Neymar was not among the goals, but he helped to tie the Cruzeiro defence up in knots. They struggled to contain him at times, with the 33-year-old showing how destructive he can be when playing with confidence and free of any physical ailments.
One incident saw Neymar burst into the box from the left wing, before turning quickly and leaving his marker on the turf. As his rival got back up, the ex-Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain playmaker spun again and left Fabricio Bruno chasing shadows.