Brazil fear for Neymar: calf injury, friendlies out, World Cup race | OneFootball

Brazil’s national team raised alarm bells just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup after Neymar Júnior’s physical issue was confirmed. The Seleção’s doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, reported that the forward suffered a grade 2 muscle injury in his right calf and that his recovery will take between two and three weeks.

As a result, the Santos player will miss the friendlies against Panama and Egypt ahead of the World Cup and will arrive just in time for Brazil’s debut in the tournament, scheduled for June 13 against Morocco.

Concern around the Brazilian national team grew in recent hours after Neymar was unable to take part in the first training session at Granja Comary and underwent medical tests at a private clinic. In the end, the exams confirmed an injury more serious than initially expected.

The coaching staff led by Carlo Ancelotti will closely monitor the attacker’s progress over the coming days, with the aim of having him recover in time for the start of the World Cup. Meanwhile, his physical condition has become one of Brazil’s biggest concerns heading into the competition.

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