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Neymar Sidelined for Brazil's World Cup Opener
14 Jun
Summary
- Neymar is out with a right calf injury sustained in May.
- He has missed 28 games this season due to fitness issues.
- Brazil's first match is against Morocco in New Jersey.
Brazil is set to commence their World Cup journey against Morocco in New Jersey. However, the team will be without their influential player, Neymar, who is currently nursing a right calf injury. This injury was sustained in mid-May during a match for Santos.
Neymar, 34, has already missed a significant number of games this season, totaling 28, indicating an ongoing struggle with fitness. Despite this, he is reportedly making good progress in his recovery.
The expectation is that Neymar will be available to join the squad at some point during the group stage matches. Coach Carlo Ancelotti highlighted Neymar's importance not just for his technical skills but also for his experience and leadership. His return is eagerly awaited to bolster the team's pursuit of a sixth World Cup title.
