Neymar injury threatens Brazil forward’s World Cup as scans needed on calf
Summary
Brazil’s star football player Neymar missed the national team’s first training session to have medical tests on his injured right calf. His participation in upcoming World Cup matches is uncertain as doctors assess his condition.Key Facts
- Neymar, Brazil’s leading scorer with 79 goals, did not attend the first training session ahead of the World Cup.
- He was sent to a private clinic for imaging tests to check his right calf injury.
- The Brazilian Football Confederation said they will share information only after medical staff finish evaluations.
- Brazil’s coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar must prove his fitness and form to secure a place on the team.
- Brazil plans more training sessions before friendly games against Panama and Egypt.
- Neymar last played for Brazil in 2023 and recently returned to the national team after a period of injuries and mixed performance at his club Santos.
- Brazil will start their World Cup group stage against Morocco on June 13 in New Jersey.
- Several Brazilian players are unavailable for the upcoming friendly due to the Champions League final.
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