😳 World Cup spot in doubt after all? No Brazil training for Neymar! | OneFootball

Brazil’s national team is worried about Neymar ahead of the start of World Cup preparations. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has now confirmed that the attacking player must undergo further examinations.

The Seleção held its first training session on Wednesday with a view to the World Cup — but without Neymar, among others. He was initially scheduled to undergo a physical examination.

The Santos FC midfielder is currently recovering from swelling in his right calf. After initial tests, he was taken to a clinic for additional examinations. The CBF hopes to gain more precise information about the superstar’s actual condition.

In an official statement, the federation said:

“The Brazilian Football Confederation informs that Neymar Jr. did not take part in the Brazilian national team’s training session on Wednesday afternoon in Teresópolis. The player was taken to a clinic in the city for additional examinations. No further information will be released until the examinations by the Brazilian national team’s medical staff have been completed.”

So for national team coach Carlo Ancelotti, as well as for us, the question remains open as to whether Neymar will be an option for the World Cup — or whether his body will prevent that. 

Neymar will certainly not be available for the friendly against Panama on Sunday. 

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