Neymar recovering from thigh injury, eyes October return for Santos

Neymar is still recovering from a right thigh muscle strain suffered on September 2, in the first half of Santos' Copa do Brasil clash with Palmeiras. The minimum estimated layoff was four weeks.

In the most optimistic scenario, the forward could return on October 8 against Flamengo. The more realistic projection, however, points to about six weeks of treatment, with a comeback around October 14.

That puts matches against Fluminense on October 18 and Bahia on October 25 in play. According to the report, the club and player are avoiding rushing the recovery to limit the risk of a setback.