Santos forward Neymar has been diagnosed with a new leg muscle injury, the club confirmed on Friday, marking yet another setback in his ongoing battle to regain full fitness. The 33-year-old was forced off the pitch in the 34th minute during Santos’ 2-0 win over Atletico Mineiro on Wednesday.

Neymar suffered a fresh injury setback when the Brazil star was forced to leave Santos' match with Atlético-MG due to a left thigh injury.

Neymar’s 100th match at Santos’ Vila Belmiro home did not go to plan after he sustained a left thigh injury and had to be withdrawn in the first half of their 2-0 win over Atletico Mineiro. The 33-year-old was visibly upset after suffering the problem and when leaving the pitch on a cart.