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Neymar set to shake off injury scare to play for Brazil at World Cup

Neymar set to shake off injury scare to play for Brazil at World Cup

Summary

Neymar has a small calf injury but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil’s team before the World Cup, which starts on June 11 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 34-year-old star, Brazil’s top scorer, was recently named to the squad as the team aims for a sixth World Cup title.

Key Facts

  • Neymar has a minor calf injury called an oedema.
  • He is expected to be fit next week to join Brazil’s national team camp.
  • Neymar was not part of Brazil’s team during much of the qualifying games due to injury.
  • Brazil’s coach is Carlo Ancelotti, who returned Neymar to the squad this year.
  • Neymar has scored 79 goals in 128 games for Brazil.
  • He now plays for Santos, his childhood club, after leaving Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal.
  • Brazil’s World Cup group includes Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.
  • Brazil has two warm-up games planned against Panama and Egypt before the tournament.
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