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Amid Injury Woes, Neymar Congratulates Marcelo After Fluminense’s Copa Libertadores Win Propels Him to Greatness

Published 11/04/2023, 9:31 PM EDT

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Days after having a successful surgery, Neymar is now on the road to recovery. However, the Brazilian soccer icon is still quite active in the soccer universe on social media. Just recently, he lauded one of his ex-Brazilian teammates after his team lifted a major title. The Al Hilal star sent a congratulatory message to Marcelo soon after Fluminense triumphed over Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores.

This mainly proves that he has the utmost respect for the teammates he has played with. On the other hand, his importance in the national team as an experienced player in the big tournaments is still counted upon despite his recent injury woes.

Neymar congratulates Marcelo after his historic triumph with Fluminense!

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Unfortunately, Neymar will miss a major part of the rest of the season. However, this has not stopped the Al Hilal star from supporting his soccer pals. The Brazilian recently sent a congratulatory message to former Real Madrid star Marcelo after his historic win with Fluminense. It has also turned out to be an emotional win for Marcelo as this was his 25th title in his career and a maiden Copa Libertadores for his boyhood club.

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Neymar posted a story on Instagram saying, “Parabens Fluminese (Congratulations Fluminese). This also showcases the level of respect Neymar has for his compatriot. Also, this wasn’t the first time the Al Hilal star supported one of his teammates. That paints a picture of how influential he is. The Brazilian has remained an important part of the national team in the last few years despite his struggles with PSG and injuries. The soccer federation of Brazil is hoping to him available for the 2024 Copa America.

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What does Neymar’s future in the soccer universe look like?

The rumors are that Neymar will miss the 2024 Copa America. However, there is still hope that Neymar recovers ahead of schedule to play the important tournament. It is because the Al Hilal star plays an important role as a senior player in the national team on and off the pitch. He has helped players like Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and other youngsters integrate quickly with the national team.

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Fernando Diniz after his appointment as Brazil’s interim manager has started Neymar start in almost every game he has been available. The Al Hilal star wanted to prove his fitness for the 2026 World Cup. However, it looks like he is unfortunately not off to a good start. Al Hilal will also hope that their star player can return strongly. Will this injury affect Al Hilal’s title race?

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Anuj Nikhil Virjiani

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Anuj Virjiani is a soccer writer at Essentially Sports. With a fervent passion for the sport, especially the English Premier League, Anuj has meticulously cultivated his expertise in dissecting the game's technical intricacies and strategic nuances, both on and off the field. Anuj's cherished club is, interestingly, Newcastle United, and he has closely followed and analyzed the club's journey through its highs and lows, and enjoyed witnessing their triumphant promotion from the second tier, their recent takeover, and the remarkable qualification for the Champions League last season.
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