Goalkeeper Alisson returned to action this Sunday after two months away due to injury. Escalado as starter for Liverpool against Brentford, in the last round of Campeonato Inglês, the player ended a period of inactivity that began on March 18th. The return comes at a critical moment for Seleção Brasileira, which is preparing for Mundo’s Copa.
An injury to the hamstring of his right thigh has kept Alisson sidelined since the confrontation against Galatasaray by Liga of Campeões. Apesar’s prolonged absence, coach Carlo Ancelotti included him in the call-up released last Monday. The Italian conveyed confidence regarding the archer’s physical condition.
Ancelotti trusts in Alisson’s full recovery
Carlo Ancelotti declared calm regarding the goalkeeper. Segundo the trainer, Alisson had a good recovery and just needed additional time to prepare. The coach spoke with the medical department and the player himself before keeping him on the Copa squad for Mundo.
The rest period was longer than initially expected, as Ancelotti explained in a press conference. The strategy worked, and now the focus is on allowing Alisson to gain pace before the competition. The return to Liverpool marks an important step in this reintegration process.
Neymar remains monitored by CBF
Com Alisson recovered, the attention of Seleção’s medical department turns to Neymar. The number 10 is recovering from edema in his right calf and his progress is constantly monitored. Santos reported that the situation is not serious, and the initial expectation is that the player will be able to play in the friendly against Panamá next week.
Neste Sunday, Neymar continued with physiotherapy and muscle strengthening work in Santos’s CT. The club’s approach is optimistic about the number 10’s full return.
The CBF, however, adopts a more cautious stance. The confederation will await the physical evaluations that begin on Wednesday at Granja Comary to decide on the specific schedule of Neymar. Essa strategy aims to ensure that no risk is taken in relation to the player before Copa of Mundo.
Calendário from Seleção for the next few days
- June 1st: Brazilian Delegação joins Estados Unidos
- June 6: Amistoso against Egito
- June 13: Estreia on Copa of Mundo against Marrocos
- Quarta-Friday: Início of physical assessments on Granja Comary
The sequence tightens chronologically, increasing the importance of all players arriving in perfect condition. Alisson and Neymar are fundamental pieces in the Carlo Ancelotti scheme. Suas’s presence in full form could make a difference in the first matches of the competition.
Situação physicals of those called up monitored
Alisson’s return reduces the medical department’s immediate concerns. Sua’s return to the field proves that the injury has progressed well and that the goalkeeper is capable of playing high-level matches. Ancelotti’s decision to keep him in the squad reflects this confidence in the work done during his recovery.
Neymar remains the main point of attention. Embora Calf edema is considered mild and requires constant monitoring to avoid complications. CBF and Santos work together to ensure that any signs of worsening are detected quickly.
The delegation continues with confidence in the squad list, but understands that the next hours and days will be decisive in confirming the physical condition of all players before the official presentation.