Brazilian forward, Neymar has hit out his former coach at Saudi Arabian club, Al Hilal, Jorge Jesus, after he took part in his first match with Santos on Wednesday.
Jesus had questioned Neymar’s readiness to play.
NEWSUNPLUG reports that Neymar featured in the second half in Santos’ 1-1 draw with Botafogo in the Sao Paulo state championship.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star performed well during the encounter despite his lack of reaching his fitness after a long absence from action due to injury.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Neymar said he was very upset with Jesus’ words about him.
“I’m ready to play. Of course I won’t be able to play 90 minutes, I came from a long time out injured. I needed games,” Neymar said (via Fabrizio Romano).
“Obviously I was VERY upset with Jorge Jesus’ words when he said I didn’t have the capability to play like the rest of the team.”
Neymar’s contract with Al-Hilal was terminated by mutual consent few days ago.