Neymar is uncertain for the Brazilian team’s friendlies before the World Cup By Bruna
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The CBF is preparing to evaluate Neymar’s injury on the 27th, when the Brazilian delegation meets at Granja Comary. The striker suffered edema in his right calf and his participation in the friendlies against Panamá and Egito is considered unlikely. The confusion started because Santos reported that the injury is mild, but Confederação sources indicate that the treatment will take more time.
Carlo Ancelotti prioritizes the player’s full recovery for Brasil’s debut in Mundo’s Copa, scheduled for June 13 against Marrocos. The technical committee had already informed the attacker that he will follow the same protocols as the other squad members, without special privileges or deadlines.
Divergência of diagnostics generates uncertainty in the commission
Santos announced that Neymar would be able to perform on Tuesday (26) against Deportivo Cuenca-PER, for Copa Sul-Americana. Porém, information obtained by ESPN reveals a very different scenario. The CBF has data indicating that the situation is more complex than the official statement from the São Paulo club, generating discomfort behind the scenes due to the discrepancy between the diagnoses.
The Seleção Brasileira delegation is awaiting the meeting on May 27th to take a definitive position on the attacker’s availability. Até there, Neymar’s status remains open, and no decision has been formalized by the confederation.
Calendário from Seleção Brasileira and tournament preparation
Brasil’s schedule for the pre-World Cup phase remains rigorous:
- May 26: Neymar faces Deportivo Cuenca-PER (Copa Sul-Americana)
- May 27: Avaliação medical from Neymar on Granja Comary
- May 31: Amistoso vs. Panamá
- June 5: Amistoso vs. Egito
- June 13: Seleção’s Estreia vs. Marrocos (Mundo’s Copa)
The interval between friendlies and the first official game is reduced, which reinforces Ancelotti’s strategy of recovering the player completely before the tournament.
Igualdade of conditions and protocols for everyone
Carlo Ancelotti had already informed the attacker that there will be no exceptions in the coaching staff. The Italian coach adopts an egalitarian stance in the group, and Neymar will not receive different treatment or special deadlines to ensure his presence in the competition. The injury, regardless of its severity, will be treated according to standard Confederação Brasileira and Futebol protocols.
