The saying goes, "the second return is never successful," and this seems to be what is happening with Neymar in his new experience with his former club Santos, as things have not gone as expected.

The Brazilian team, which recently returned to the first division, is in a difficult situation as it occupies one of the relegation spots to the second division. Currently, they are in fourth place from the bottom, just two points away from safety, which is held by the Vitória club, with six rounds remaining in the season.

As for Neymar, his personal situation doesn't seem much better, as he has become a topic of media discussion due to his recurring muscle issues more than his achievements on the field. He has scored only 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 25 matches since his return.

According to reports from Globo Sport, the crisis has extended beyond the locker room, as several players and officials at Santos have begun to feel discomfort with Neymar's behavior both on and off the field, due to his repeated criticisms of teammates and his "lack of respect" in certain situations.

The latest incident occurred during the Flamengo match (3-2), when he publicly expressed his displeasure with his coach Juan Pablo Voivoda's decision to substitute him. Although reports later indicated that Neymar contacted the coach and apologized for his behavior, the player surprised everyone by posting a comment on his Instagram account in response to a Globo Sport post, saying: "Another lie from a petty journalist." This escalated the crisis and turned it into an open tension between Neymar and the Brazilian media, at a time when Santos needs calm and focus to avoid relegation to the second division.

Neymar, who was expected to be the savior for his former team, now finds himself in a storm of criticism regarding his performance and behavior, raising questions about his future with Santos if the negative results continue.