Neymar calf injury rings alarm bells for Brazil before the Cup | OneFootball

The swelling detected in Neymar’s right calf drew the attention of the Brazilian national team’s coaching staff.

According to journalist Diogo Dantas, of O Globo, the injury, although not serious, is considered “moderate” and would require a “reasonable period” of treatment before he can return to training and matches.

As a result, the player’s initial preparation plan for the 2026 World Cup would have to be changed.

Brazil will make its World Cup debut on June 13 against Morocco.

At the moment, the coaching staff is not discussing the possibility of cutting the player from the squad list.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti chose to keep him in the squad after reviewing the imaging test results and speaking with Neymar by phone.

The coaching staff is working toward having the player fit for the start of the national team’s training camp at Granja Comary, beginning on May 27.

If treatment progresses on schedule, the timeline includes the forward taking part in two friendlies before the World Cup:

May 31: Brazil vs. Panama (Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro)

June 6: Brazil vs. Egypt (United States)

Impact on Santos’ schedule

The need for immediate treatment rules Neymar out of Santos’ upcoming matches.

The player has been officially ruled out of the games against San Lorenzo and Grêmio.

His participation in the match against Deportivo Cuenca, scheduled for May 26, is also considered unlikely by the club.

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