Santos struggles with just 2 wins in 11 games, Neymar’s red card deepens crisis

Santos FC is facing a deepening crisis in the Brazilian league, managing only two wins in 11 matches and currently sitting 18th out of 20 teams, inside the relegation zone.

The situation worsened during their recent 1-0 home loss to Botafogo when star forward Neymar was sent off in the 76th minute for using his hand to score a goal. This red card not only cost Santos a chance at victory but also added to the club's mounting troubles.

Neymar later apologized for the incident, attributing the mistake to "desperation" to score and suggested it might have been his final match with Santos, as his contract expires at the end of June.

With only one more league game before the break for the Club World Cup, Santos faces a critical period to turn their fortunes around and avoid relegation.

"Desperation to score led to the mistake," Neymar said, acknowledging the impact of his red card.

The club's poor form and Neymar's disciplinary issue highlight the challenges Santos must overcome to improve their standing in the league.

The combination of limited wins, low league position, and the potential loss of their star player paints a grim picture for Santos' immediate future.

Santos FC is struggling with just two wins in 11 league games, currently 18th in the standings. Neymar’s red card for handball in a 1-0 loss to Botafogo deepened the crisis, with the star apologizing and hinting it could be his final match for the club.