Neymar magic for Santos shows why fans want him at World Cup

During the second half of Santos’ clash with Atletico Mineiro, Neymar produced a one-touch pass that immediately stood out as a reminder of his unique quality.

With a single touch, he created a clear chance inside the box, but Gabriel Barbosa failed to anticipate the move and could not convert the opportunity.

The play highlighted Neymar’s ability to decide matches in seconds, reinforcing why many fans still expect him to be part of Brazil’s World Cup plans.

At the same time, his potential inclusion remains controversial, with opinion in Brazil split over whether his talent outweighs recent inconsistencies.

Neymar still needs improvement to convince Carlo Ancelotti

Despite the flash of brilliance, Neymar’s overall performance was not particularly good.

He registered five shots without hitting the target and lost possession 24 times during the match.

The forward also completed just two of six dribble attempts, underlining the work still required to force his way back into contention.