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Neymar's World Cup Return Delayed Amidst Injury Concerns
20 Jun
Summary
- Neymar will miss Brazil's World Cup match against Haiti due to injury.
- The star forward is continuing recovery in New Jersey.
- His return is targeted for the World Cup knockout stages.
Neymar will not feature in Brazil's FIFA World Cup Group C match against Haiti, extending his wait to return to competitive play. The 34-year-old forward has been sidelined for a month with a right calf injury. He is currently focused on the final stages of his recovery in New Jersey.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) stated Neymar would remain in New Jersey to utilize specialized facilities for his rehabilitation. This decision comes after he was seen training in full kit and briefly joining his teammates, sparking optimism for his return.
While Neymar himself joked with reporters about being missed, the team's medical staff are taking a cautious approach. The current strategy is to target a return for the knockout rounds, ensuring he is fully fit rather than rushing him back for group stage games.
