He did not follow through for the rest of the match and was asked about the player’s attitude after being substituted. The coach described the moment as “normal” and dismissed any possibility of a lack of respect for other players.
November 10th
2025
– 01:10
(Updated 01:10)
After Santos lost 3-2 to Flamengo in the Maracanã this Sunday (10th), coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda commented on the changes in the team for the match against the Rio club, mainly the presence of Neymar.
He did not follow through for the rest of the match and was asked about the player’s attitude after being substituted. The coach described the moment as “normal” and dismissed any possibility of a lack of respect for other players.
– As for Neymar, it’s natural for him to be upset, just like any other player would be upset. Because I decide who leaves. I think it’s completely normal for him to be upset. We must do this over and over again, always with respect. He said the players want to play and want to help during this difficult time for the club.
For this game, the manager changed the lineup from the previous match against Palmeiras. The biggest factor was the presence of Neymar, who played the role of false No. 9.
– My option was to put Neymar in that position that you remember, but when he comes to get the ball, I escape and have a transition with the deep players Guilherme, Barreal and the two full-backs, Sousa and Igor Vinicius. He explained that he had switched to a strategy of facing opponents who could hold the ball.
Santos are in 17th place and are currently preparing to face Palmeiras in another match at Vila Belmiro, ending a game delayed since matchday 13 due to a break in FIFA data. The duel is scheduled for next Saturday (15th) at 9pm.
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