Neymar set to miss Brazil World Cup opener due to calf injury
Summary
Neymar will miss Brazil’s upcoming friendly matches and is likely to miss their first World Cup game due to a calf injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed he has a moderate muscle tear that will keep him off the field for two to three weeks.Key Facts
- Neymar has a grade-two calf strain, which means a partial muscle tear.
- The injury was found through an MRI scan after Neymar complained of calf swelling.
- He will miss friendlies against Panama and Egypt.
- Neymar is likely to miss Brazil’s World Cup opener against Morocco on June 13.
- Brazil’s manager Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar’s squad spot depends on his fitness and form.
- Neymar has scored 79 goals in 128 games for Brazil.
- Other Brazil players Gabriel Magalhaes, Marquinhos, and Gabriel Martinelli will also miss the friendly due to club commitments.
- Neymar joined the Brazil team recently but did not train due to the injury.
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