Carlo Ancelotti has fulfilled the dreams of Brazilian fans – Neymar has been included in the squad list for the upcoming World Cup. However, will the star of the Brazil national team actually compete in the 2026 tournament? The latest reports regarding his fitness are far from reassuring.
Rodrigo Zogaib revealed that Neymar suffered a calf injury just two days after the World Cup squad announcement. Meanwhile, the head of Santos’ medical team insists that the 34-year-old’s issues should resolve before the Canarinho training camp begins. Nevertheless, it’s confirmed that Neymar will miss his upcoming club matches.
According to ESPN, the striker’s injury has raised significant concerns within the national team’s coaching staff. Ancelotti is uncertain whether the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player can recover in time. On May 31, Brazil is set to face Panama in a friendly match.
This year, Santos has played 32 games, but Neymar has only been on the field for 15 of them. While he missed one match due to a card suspension, all other absences were caused by health-related issues.