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Santos Coach Sets High Hopes for Neymar, Gabigol

1/12/2026

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Santos coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda set high expectations for Neymar and Gabriel 'Gabigol' Barbosa for the upcoming season.
Barbosa scored in his first game back, contributing to a 2-1 victory over Novorizontino.
Neymar signed a contract extension with Santos until December and is recovering from minor knee surgery.
Neymar is expected to return before Brazil's Serie A begins later this month.

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Story summary

Santos coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda set high expectations for Neymar and Gabriel 'Gabigol' Barbosa for the upcoming season.
Barbosa scored in his first game back, contributing to a 2-1 victory over Novorizontino.
Neymar signed a contract extension with Santos until December and is recovering from minor knee surgery.
Neymar is expected to return before Brazil's Serie A begins later this month.