Neymar 'a bit below par' in Cortiba stalemate as Santos boss immediately rules Brazil forward out of next game
Neymar's Underwhelming Performance
Santos head coach Cuca has jumped to the defence of Neymar following a frustrating display in the Copa do Brasil, albeit while admitting the superstar forward was "a bit below par" during their 0-0 stalemate against Cortiba.
Santos' Recent Struggles
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain man’s performance compounded another difficult evening for the Brazilian side, who have managed just one win in their last six outings, and Cuca has confirmed he won't play in their next fixture. The Brazilian giants have endured a miserable run of results, suffering three defeats in their last six matches across all competitions, leaving the team languishing in 15th place in the Serie A table.
- Santos have managed just one win in their last six outings
- The team is currently in 15th place in the Serie A table
- Neymar was "a bit below par" in the 0-0 stalemate against Cortiba
"a bit below par" - Santos head coach Cuca
Cuca Defends Neymar
Cuca has insisted that Neymar should not be the sole target for criticism after the club's recent slump in form.
