In the 20th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Santos lost 0-6 at home to Vasco da Gama, with Neymar enduring the biggest margin of defeat in his professional career.
In this home match against Vasco da Gama, Neymar started and played the entire game. Eventually, Santos suffered a 0-6 thrashing by the opponents, while Coutinho from the opposing side scored a brace.
According to statistics, this marks the largest margin of defeat in Neymar’s career. The 33-year-old Brazilian star had previously suffered a maximum deficit of 4 goals in his career.
Shortly after the match, Santos officially announced that coach Xavier had been sacked. Xavier took charge of Santos in April this year, with a record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses in 15 matches under his leadership. His unimpressive results had already put him under immense pressure, and the 0-6 drubbing became the trigger for his dismissal.
Currently, Argentine renowned coach Jorge Sampaoli has emerged as the top candidate for Santos’ new manager. Sampaoli previously managed Santos in 2019 and led the team to a second-place finish in the league.
