Hope for Pedro? Neymar injury worries Brazil | OneFootball

Neymar has calf pain and could miss the start of the Brazilian National Team’s World Cup preparations

Pedro was not called up for the World Cup, but the Flamengo striker could still play in the tournament if any player is ruled out. A rival for the same position as the rubro-negro forward, Neymar has raised concern within the Brazilian National Team because of a calf injury.

Last Sunday (17), in Santos’ 3-0 loss to Coritiba at Neo Química Arena, Neymar left the field in pain. After tests, a moderate edema was detected in his right calf, and “a reasonable amount of time” will be needed for treatment. Therefore, the Santos player is doubtful for the Brazilian National Team’s friendly on May 31 against Panama.

However, Neymar’s recovery depends on his progress and the care given to the player. At the moment, the CBF is not considering the possibility of cutting him, but the warning light is on inside the Brazilian National Team. According to the newspaper ‘O Globo,’ the situation is causing tension behind the scenes for the five-time world champions.

PEDRO AT THE WORLD CUP?

According to information released by ‘SporTV,’ two names left off the 26-man squad are the priorities in case of a withdrawal: Thiago Silva, Porto (POR) center back; and Pedro, from Flamengo. So the rubro-negro striker is closely watching the situation involving the Santos player.

This Wednesday (20), Pedro will have another opportunity to shine in the Flamengo shirt at the Maracanã and ‘plant a seed of doubt’ in Carlo Ancelotti’s mind. The match will be against Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the fifth round of Group A of the Copa Libertadores da América.

The match will be broadcast by Globo throughout Brazil (except São Paulo and Paraná) and streamed on Paramount Plus. However, the best and most rubro-negro coverage is from Coluna do Fla, on the website, on social media, and on YouTube.

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