Santos Futebol Clube takes to the field this Sunday, at 20:30, at Vila Belmiro, against Velo Clube, with the goal of winning in search of qualification in the Campeonato Paulista. However, one player sees the match with more ambitious eyes. In the countdown to prove that he has recovered from the surgery on his left knee in December last year, Neymar makes his debut on the fields in 2026 with a set goal: to convince Carlo Ancelotti that he can be the solution for the Brazilian national team in the World Cup. At 34 years old, the number 10 is the greatest hope of the Santos fans for the duel against the team from Rio Claro. Intimately, and already in the final stretch of his career, he also wants to prove that the yellow shirt still fits him well. Spared from the mid-week duel, when the white and black team was defeated by Athletico-PR in Curitiba, in the Brasileirão, the striker now needs to face all confrontations with the spirit of decision to return to frequenting the calls of the Italian commander. With 116 days left until the start of the World Cup, and with the chances becoming increasingly rare, the player has the month of February to prove himself worthy of being called up for the two friendlies of the FIFA date in March. With nine points and only two wins in seven rounds, Santos is struggling to finish the qualifying phase among the top eight to continue competing for the title. And Neymar's genius is the main trump card of coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda in his intention to start a turnaround at the club in this troubled start to the season. Without a chance to fight for a spot and in the third-to-last position, Velo Clube, led by coach Pintado, comes to try to spoil the hosts' plans and overshadow Neymar's long-awaited return to the fields. Heading into the game, Santos Futebol Clube needs a win to stay alive in the competition. With Neymar's presence, the team can count on a high-level player to decide the game. But Velo Clube won't be part of a team that wants to lose, and therefore, the game promises to be exciting. Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda knows that the win is fundamental and therefore, should start the main team with Neymar and Gabigol, who also returns after injury. With the offensive strength of these two players, Santos Futebol Clube can conquer the win and stay in the fight for the Campeonato Paulista title. The match is scheduled to start at 20:30, and the Santos fans are eager to see their team win. The presence of Neymar and Gabigol gives them hope for a positive result. The Velo Clube, on the other hand, will try to take advantage of any mistake made by the hosts to get a good result. The game will be played at Vila Belmiro, and the fans are expected to fill the stadium to cheer on their team.