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Neymar Out! Brazil Faces Haiti Without Star
16 Jun
Summary
- Neymar will miss Brazil's second World Cup match against Haiti.
- He is recovering from a knee ligament rupture from October 2023.
- Vinicius Junior will lead Brazil's attack against Haiti.
Brazil is reportedly set to be without their forward Neymar for their second FIFA World Cup match against Haiti on June 19. The 34-year-old player is continuing his recovery process, focusing on treatment and supervised physical work. A return for the Haiti game has been definitively ruled out, as he has not yet entered the recovery transition phase.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti has been cautious regarding Neymar's condition, emphasizing his leadership qualities. The forward has been battling injuries since rupturing knee ligaments in October 2023. Despite flashes of brilliance for his boyhood club, Brazil is concerned about having their record goalscorer ready for the more challenging knockout stages.
Brazil seeks a victory against Haiti in Philadelphia to improve their standing after a 1-1 draw with Morocco. Without Neymar, Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior shoulders the creative responsibility, tasked with breaking down Haiti's defense. Other forwards like Endrick are eager for opportunities. Neymar is expected to debut in the tournament against Scotland on June 24, with hopes he will be fully fit for the critical later stages.
