Neymar once again showed a rare side off the pitch. In the past few hours, the Brazilian striker has shared a video on social media showing some of the rigorous rehabilitation treatment he undergoes daily on his recently operated left knee. The image shows him in the middle of a physical therapy session, undergoing a procedure so intense that he has jokingly encouraged his friends to try it too.
Neymar Jr. makes his friends feel the pain of daily knee treatments
His teammates, lying on stretchers, immediately react with signs of pain and screams, reflecting the grueling physical labor Neymar faces every day as he strives to return to competition at the highest level. The video’s relaxed tone contrasts with the seriousness of the process and puts the Brazilian’s physique back in the spotlight.
Team postponed due to injury
Neymar’s last injury was at the end of November, when he tore the meniscus in his left knee. Despite the diagnosis, the striker made the decision to postpone the surgery in order to play in the decisive game against Santos, who were at a critical stage in their relegation battle.
This choice turned out to be key towards the end of the season. Neymar took over the team’s sporting leadership at a crucial time, putting collective goals above personal circumstances and managing to maintain his presence on the pitch despite physical discomfort.
Numbers and leadership at a critical time
The Brazilian played in 28 games, scoring 11 goals and providing 4 assists, becoming one of Santos’ main football references during the most delicate period of the championship. His contribution was decisive not only in securing permanence in this category, but also in qualifying for the next Copa Sudamericana.
Once these goals were achieved, Neymar finally underwent surgery and began a new recovery process, hoping to move on from a period of noticeable physical irregularities.
Curious injury history
Injuries have been a regular feature of the former Barcelona and PSG player’s career. Since the 2013-2014 season, Neymar has been out of action for more than 1,300 days due to various physical problems. In recent years, this record worsened after his transfer to Al Hilal. Despite paying a transfer fee of around 90 million euros to the Saudi club, he was sidelined for more than 200 days due to a torn ligament and only appeared in seven games.
After a difficult comeback, the striker managed to rediscover his best form in the final stretch of 2025, ending his contract with Santos on a positive note. In this context, the club and the player have agreed to extend their relationship until December 2026, in the hope that Neymar will be able to overcome his physical problems and regain continuity on the field.
