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Neymar's World Cup Hopes Sidelined by Calf Injury
14 Jun
Summary
- Neymar diagnosed with a right calf strain during pre-World Cup training.
- Injury may sideline Neymar for two to three weeks, missing warm-up games.
- Casemiro expresses confidence in Neymar's eventual impact despite injury.
Brazil's World Cup preparations have been marred by an injury to star forward Neymar, who sustained a right calf strain on the first day of training. The diagnosis suggests Neymar could miss two to three weeks of action, jeopardizing his participation in the team's opening World Cup fixture and any subsequent warm-up matches.
Teammate Casemiro addressed the injury, expressing both concern and optimism. He acknowledged the disappointment for any player to be injured but emphasized the team's need for everyone, including Neymar. Casemiro conveyed confidence that Neymar's recovery is progressing and that he will be ready to make an impact.
Casemiro also pushed back on any notion that Neymar would have a diminished role, stating that while players aim to be stars, the focus must be on health and step-by-step recovery. The rest of the Brazilian squad is gearing up for their World Cup debut against Morocco, followed by matches against Haiti on June 20 and Scotland on June 24.
