Neymar sent flying just 5seconds into huge derby as Brazil legend writhes around in agony

NEYMAR was hacked down just FIVE SECONDS into Santos’ crunch derby match against fierce rivals Corinthians. The Brazilian was left rolling around in the first passage of play after former West Ham star Felipe Anderson launched into an early tackle. Neymar was hacked down just five seconds into a game against Palmeiras Credit: x.com/BrightTalkSport He was left rolling around in agony on the floor Credit: x.com/BrightTalkSport Felipe Anderson’s early tackle saw tempers flair immediately after kick-off in the derby Credit: x.com/BrightTalkSport Neymar eventually got up wincing Credit: x.com/BrightTalkSport Anderson was booked as the players came together immediately after kick-off. Neymar stayed on the ground as both sets of players crowded round the ref. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! He clutched his leg and complained after starting to sit up, still in pain. Sporting his usual white headband, Neymar got the second pass of the game as Santos started, went back into midfield, and then circulated to their captain. Neymar faked to run behind Anderson and then offered short, taking possession and dribbling past his opponent. Anderson tracked back but lunged in and slid through the back of Neymar. The ex-PSG and Barcelona attacker jumped into the air and landed on his butt before going to hold his ankle and calf. BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK He jumped into the air and started to hold his leg Credit: x.com/BrightTalkSport Anderson was booked for the foul Credit: x.com/BrightTalkSport Neymar went off injured at half-time Credit: x.com/BrightTalkSport Wincing, Neymar eventually got up and limped around after completing a few dramatic rolls on the pitch. Most read in Sport As the players tussled, Neymar went over to former Manchester United forward Andreas Pereira, who had also been left on the grass following the incident. The ref and lineswoman discussed all that had gone on inside the first two minutes, bringing the two skippers together for a talking to. That flashpoint would be about as good as it got for Neymar as his side could only draw 0-0 at home. The cup quarter-final second leg needed a massive turnaround with Palmeiras leading 3-0 on aggregate. Neymar, 34, has returned to his club after the World Cup and retiring from international football earlier this summer. He was a surprise and controversial call up to the Brazil squad under Carlo Ancelotti. And fitness issues continue to plague the final stage of his career as he missed the first leg entirely. Neymar was taken off at half-time in the second after limping off at the break. Comment now