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Neymar Out Of Brazil Friendly as MRI Will Decide World Cup Return

A medical scan next week will determine whether a two-to-three week recovery from a grade II calf injury lets him rejoin the squad before Brazil's opening match.

Neymar podría volver antes de lo previusto a los entrenamientos con Brasil.
Neymar, de 34 años, ya se había perdido el amistoso del domingo pasado ante Panamá.
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Overview

  • The Brazilian Football Confederation has diagnosed Neymar with a grade II calf muscle injury and he is training separately in New Jersey, so he will not travel for the friendly against Egypt.
  • Neymar has already missed the recent friendly against Panama and has performed only light work since joining the national camp after arriving with calf discomfort.
  • Medical reports say a grade II muscle lesion usually means a partial tear and carries an estimated recovery of two to three weeks, which overlaps Brazil’s final pre-tournament schedule.
  • Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar will undergo an MRI next week that will decide whether he can rejoin the group and confirmed he will keep the 26-player World Cup roster unchanged.
  • Neymar, 34, is a central attacking figure for Brazil, so his uncertain availability creates tactical questions for the team and could change game plans if he cannot return in time.