RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) (ITALPRESS) – He worked hard to convince Carlo Ancelotti to take him to the World Cup, and he succeeded, but now an injury could shatter his dream.
Alarm bells are ringing in Brazil over Neymar. The 34-year-old Santos forward missed Wednesday’s Copa Sudamericana match against San Lorenzo due to swelling in his right calf, an issue that will be assessed by the Brazilian national team’s medical staff starting May 27, when he joins the training camp.
According to local media, however, the injury could be more serious than initially expected. Santos coach Cuca was cautious about Neymar’s availability for next Tuesday’s match against Deportivo Cuenca.
According to ESPN, Neymar is also doubtful for Brazil’s two pre-World Cup friendlies — on May 31 against Panama and on June 5 against Egypt.
The decision now rests with Ancelotti and his staff, who will consult with the medical team to better understand the player’s recovery timeline and decide whether to keep him in the squad.
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