Neymar suffers fresh injury just days after Brazil World Cup call-up
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The forward sustained a new injury during a game for Santos.
Neymar will miss Santos’ next matches due to a new calf injury, but he should be fit in time to join the Brazil national team camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Rodrigo Zogaib, Santos’ head of medical, stated on Wednesday that Neymar has suffered a 2-millimeter edema, causing swelling in his right calf.
Santos medical personnel provide an update on Neymar’s injury
Zogaib stated that despite the setback, the injury won’t stop the star forward from being healthy by May 27, when he is supposed to join Brazil’s World Cup camp.
“Neymar has a minor calf injury, an edema,” Zogaib said to Brazilian sports network “ge.”
“But, according to our planning, his progress will allow him to be fit next week when he will join up with the national team.”
Doctors from the Brazilian Football Confederation have been keeping a tight eye on Neymar while he receives therapy at Santos’ Rei Pelé Training Centre alongside his personal staff.
The incident caused anxiety among Ancelotti’s coaching staff in the hours preceding the final squad release, according to ESPN. They were concerned that Neymar’s injury may change his first training plan and his availability for the May 31 Panama friendly.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain striker’s most recent encounter with Brazil occurred in October 2023. Neymar had not been included in any of Ancelotti’s prior call-ups, despite his constant insistence that he would only choose players who were physically fit.
After receiving treatment for a calf issue, the Santos star was replaced in the second half of that game. However, he returned to the field without realising he had been replaced, which led to a violent argument with the referee over what he believed to be an error with the substitution board.
Which injury has Neymar suffered?
He has sustained a calf injury.
How long will he be out?
He should be fit by next week.
Is he included in Brazil’s World Cup squad?
Yes.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.