Neymar
BRABrazil
Right
Feb 5, 1992
34
5'9"
150 lb
AM
CF
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Likely to miss friendlies
Neymar (calf) is unlikely to compete in Brazil's pre-World Cup friendlies due to injury, according to Liberta Depre.
Analysis: Neymar is still dealing with his calf injury, and it seems he will not be risked ahead of the World Cup, with the forward likely to sit out on their friendlies. The situation will be monitored closely, as they will not want him carrying the injury into the tournament, already a injury-prone player either way. Brazil will kick off the World Cup on June 13 against Morocco, hopeful to have their star fit by then.
Dealing with minor calf injury
Neymar sustained a small calf edema during Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Coritiba but is expected to be delivered fit to the Brazilian national team camp on May 27, according to Santos team doctor Rodrigo Zogaib, per Ana Canhedo of Globo. "Neymar has a small calf injury, an edema. The plan, following his evolution, is to deliver him fit next week to the CBF."
Analysis: Neymar suffered a two-millimeter edema that requires five to 10 days of treatment, making his involvement with Santos before the international camp unlikely despite technically being able to feature against Deportivo Cuenca on Tuesday. Neymar has been receiving treatment at the CT Rei Pele training complex under close monitoring from both the club and the CBF, and the positive prognosis is a relief for coach Carlo Ancelotti heading into the World Cup. The Brazilian star contributed six goals and four assists across 15 appearances for Santos this campaign, 10 of which he played the full 90 minutes.
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