Now, of all people, Rodrygo’s former national team colleague Neymar spoke up and addressed the 25-year-old emotionally: “When I found out about the injury, a film flashed into my head. All the suffering, all the torment and the fear of living this injury! My 10, my boy, my heir (as I call you) I only ask you for one thing: take care of your head,” the Brazilian commented on his own Instagram post, which he wrote especially for Rodrygo had dropped off.
“I love you and will be there for you like you were there for me,” Neymar wrote, adding a red heart to his message.
The 34-year-old has suffered a number of injuries in his career, including a torn cruciate ligament in the fall of 2023. Neymar missed almost 50 games for his club Al-Hilal at the time. The superstar now plays for his hometown club FC Santos, where he celebrated his comeback after knee surgery at the end of January.
Real professional Rodrygo and Neymar appeared on the pitch together for the Selecao nine times.
