Santos and CBF Diverge Over Neymar's Calf Injury as Team Will Reassess Him on May 27

Overview

• Santos' medical staff says it will hand Neymar to Brazil 'apto' or very near fit for training when he reports to Granja Comary on May 27, and the club has treated his two-millimeter grade‑2 calf edema as controlled.
• The Confederação Brasileira de Futebol will perform its own medical exams on May 27 and has a preliminary internal estimate that Neymar may require three to four weeks of reconditioning to be 100% for the World Cup.
• Coach Carlo Ancelotti included Neymar in the squad after reviewing initial tests and speaking with the player, with Neymar agreeing to share responsibilities and not demand a starring role during preparation.
• Santos has already withheld Neymar from recent club matches and considers his appearance against Deportivo Cuenca unlikely to avoid risks before the national‑team presentation.
• Reporting by ESPN and federation sources says the CBF received information suggesting the edema may be more serious than Santos describes, heightening scrutiny because Neymar only recently returned from a major knee injury and Brazil plays its World Cup opener on June 13.