Overview
- Santos confirmed a 2‑millimetre oedema in Neymar’s right calf and said the injury is minor after tests reported on Wednesday.
- The club’s medical chief, Rodrigo Zogaib, expects Neymar to be fit to join Brazil’s training camp around May 27 under a five‑to‑ten‑day treatment plan.
- Brazil’s own medical sources have given a more cautious reading of the problem, leaving his participation in the May 31 and June 5 friendlies unlikely unless cleared by CBF doctors.
- Neymar is receiving treatment at Santos’ Rei Pelé facility with his personal medical team while the Brazilian Football Confederation monitors his recovery and will conduct the decisive check at camp.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti has said no player will get special treatment and Brazil are monitoring contingency options such as João Pedro if Neymar cannot be cleared for the tournament build‑up.