Gabigol celebrated his return to Santos by scoring in his first game back in a 2-1 win against Novorizontino in Saturday’s Campeonato Paulista.<\/p>\n
Neymar signed a contract extension to remain at Santos until December.<\/p>\n
“Neymar and Gabigol know the club very well and they know each other too,” Vojvoda said.<\/p>\n
Santos have Neymar and Gabigol in their ranks this year.\u00a0Miguel Schincariol\/Getty Images<\/p>\n
“But they will want what’s best for Santos. Will they share responsibility? No. I want the maximum from Neymar and Gabigol. That they don’t share anything. That they add and multiply for the good of Santos.<\/p>\n
“I will demand this because they can do it. Then, the coaching staff has to find the mechanisms so that they perform at the highest level.”<\/p>\n
Neymar, 33, was seen congratulating Gabigol in the locker room after Saturday’s victory.<\/p>\n
Neymar underwent minor surgery on his left knee on Dec. 22 to resolve a meniscus problem after helping Santos avoid relegation last season.<\/p>\n
He has started his recovery process and Vojvoda gave an update on Neymar’s condition.<\/p>\n
“Neymar is doing well, and I’m happy because I see that he’s happy,” he said.<\/p>\n
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–<\/a> Neymar signs Santos renewal through 2026 with sights on World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n