More bad luck for Neymar! Brazil star forced off in tears after 34 minutes during commemorative 100th home appearance for Santos with fresh injury

Neymar suffered another injury blow after the Brazil star was forced off before half-time in Santos' 2-0 win over Atletico Mineiro.

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• Neymar has injury-hit couple of years
• Returns to form at boyhood club Santos
• Brazilian suffers another injury

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  ESPN reports that the 33-year-old picked up a left thigh injury after just 34 minutes and had to be withdrawn from Wednesday night's Serie A game. The former Barcelona man had only returned from an issue in the same area as a substitute against Fluminense last weekend.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Neymar, who began the game with both legs visibly strapped, was wearing a special number 100 shirt to commemorate his 100th appearance at Vila Belmiro – Santos' stadium. The former Al-Hilal man has had an injury-hit couple of years so this latest setback is a real blow.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Santos' victory took them one point clear of the Serie A relegation zone after four matches. Neymar's side now have one win, one draw, and two losses in their first season back in the Brazilian top-flight.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Neymar and Santos will hope this injury is just a minor one ahead of their trip to Sao Paulo on Sunday in the league.