Brazilian forward Neymar has been sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from Santos, as reported by Brazilian media.
The 33-year-old began exhibiting symptoms on Thursday and was promptly removed from all team activities. The club confirmed on Saturday that subsequent medical tests detected the virus.
Santos did not indicate how long Neymar would be unavailable and did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment.
Neymar is already set to miss Thursday’s league match at Fortaleza due to suspension.
That Fortaleza game will be Santos’ final fixture before the Brazilian league pauses for the Club World Cup in the United States, scheduled from June 14 to July 13.
The former Barcelona forward’s future with Santos remains uncertain as his contract expires on June 30.
Limited by injury, Neymar has made 12 appearances across all competitions this season, tallying three goals and three assists.
