Overview
- Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar announced on Thursday, May 28 that Neymar has a second‑degree muscle lesion in his calf and faces a 2–3 week recovery window.
- The problem dates to a May 17 league match against Coritiba and was first reported by Santos as a contusion then an edema before national‑team scans found the larger lesion.
- Neymar missed the Seleção’s opening training, underwent an MRI at the CDT clinic in Teresópolis and was seen walking with difficulty as medical staff put him on an intensive treatment plan.
- He will almost certainly miss the pre‑tournament friendly matches and is doubtful for Brazil’s June 14 opener versus Morocco, leaving the coaching staff to consider late roster decisions.
- At 34 and coming off knee surgery and a season of fitness setbacks, Neymar’s recovery will be managed cautiously with follow‑up scans determining any change to his tournament availability.