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Neymar will not be available to Ancelotti against Egypt this Saturday (06)

The Brazil National Team takes the field this Saturday (06), when it faces Egypt in the final friendly before the World Cup. For the match, coach Carlo Ancelotti still will not be able to count on Neymar, who is making progress in his recovery from a calf injury.

In short, the Brazil National Team coach said that Neymar is progressing in his recovery from the calf injury. In fact, Ancelotti expects the player to begin taking part in Brazil’s training sessions next week.

According to Ancelotti, Neymar will undergo further tests: “He is doing very good individual work. I believe tomorrow he will have an MRI, and if everything is fine, he will be able to train with the group next week,” he said.

What is Neymar’s situation?

According to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Neymar will undergo an MRI on Monday (08). If the test result is positive, the player should begin taking part in Brazil’s training sessions next week.

In addition, it is worth noting that Neymar will not travel with the Brazil delegation for the friendly against Egypt, scheduled for this Saturday (06). The match is Carlo Ancelotti’s final test before the Brazil National Team makes its debut at the World Cup.

At the moment, Neymar is being treated for a grade 2 injury to his left calf. As a result, the player will remain in New Jersey receiving physiotherapy treatment. Finally, the work with the number 10 will also help intensify his physical recovery program.

What are the details of the Brazil vs Egypt match?

Brazil’s friendly against Egypt is scheduled for this Saturday (06), starting at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), at Huntington Bank Field Stadium in Cleveland. Meanwhile, the Brazil National Team will make its World Cup debut on June 13 against Morocco at New York Stadium.

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