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Neymar Returns to Brazil Practice After Injury Scare
18 Jun
Summary
- Neymar practiced with Brazil for the first time since a calf injury last month.
- He is sidelined for remaining Group C matches but might return for knockout rounds.
- Neymar is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 international goals.
Neymar has returned to the Brazil practice field for the first time since suffering a calf injury last month. The veteran forward, who holds the record for most goals in Brazilian international history with 79, was seen briefly participating with teammates. He then moved to sideline work, continuing his recovery process after initially returning to practice in the U.S. on Tuesday.
While Neymar's return to the field is a positive sign, he is expected to miss Brazil's remaining Group C matches against Haiti and Scotland. The team's medical staff is reportedly targeting his availability for the knockout rounds of the World Cup. This recent injury follows a significant setback in October 2023, when Neymar tore his left ACL and meniscus.
