Neymar will not travel with the Seleção Brasileira delegation for the friendly match against Egito. The attacker remains in Nova Jersey, in Estados Unidos, where he is undergoing specific treatment for an injury to his right calf. The decision protects the player from the wear and tear of the trip to Cleveland.
The commitment marks the team’s last test before the Copa debut of Mundo 2026. The technical committee chose not to submit it to the flight. Ele focuses its efforts on preparing to try to be available at the opening of the tournament.
Lesão grade 2 in the calf defines absence
The CBF medical department detected a grade 2 injury on Neymar’s right calf after further examinations. The diagnosis came after Santos was initially treated as muscle edema. Doctor Rodrigo Lasmar reported a recovery period of two to three weeks from the end of May.
The player was injured in Santos’s 3-0 defeat to Coritiba, by Brasileirão. Ele received assistance off the field when the substitution occurred irregularly. The evolution of the condition required more intense care in Seleção Brasileira.
- Lesão occurred on May 17th, during a match for Brasileirão
- Exames on Granja Comary confirmed grade 2 on the right calf
- Recuperação estimated between two and three weeks
- Neymar follows daily physical therapy schedule in Nova Jersey
Preparação from Seleção Brasileira continues without number 10
The delegation travels to Cleveland without the main attack name. Dorival Júnior and the coaching staff prioritize logistics and the rhythm of the collective game in the last preparatory appointment. The team is looking for final harmony against Egito on Saturday.
Neymar was present on the bench during the friendly against Panamá, at Maracanã. The fans paid intense tribute to him. Ele did not enter the field, but participated in the farewell atmosphere before the trip to Estados Unidos.
Technician Carlo Ancelotti relies on the attacker for Copa from Mundo. Neymar has not played under the Italian’s command since his arrival at Seleção. Seu last game for the national team was in October 2023.
Recovery Cronograma aims to debut against Marrocos
The total focus now is on physical recovery. Neymar works daily in CT Red Bull, in Nova Jersey. The goal is to gain conditions for the June 13th match against Marrocos, at MetLife Stadium.
The CBF keeps the player on the 26-man squad. Não is expected to be cut for now. The deadline for changes to the final list is up to one day before the premiere. The medical committee monitors the evolution hour by hour.
The number 10 seeks to return to the top level after a long period away due to a serious injury to his left knee. The calf represents a new obstacle in the preparation for Mundial.
Recent Histórico and impact on the team
The absence in the friendly against Egito repeats what happened against Panamá. Neymar did not play in either of the two warm-up games. Ele arrived at the concentration with obvious physical limitations.
Seleção Brasileira has been training at Nova Jersey since the beginning of the week. The group already adapts to the time zone and local conditions. Jogadores like Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo gain more minutes on the field to compensate for the loss.
Carlo Ancelotti closely observes the physical development of the cast. The technical committee avoids risks with Neymar so as not to compromise their participation in the Copa group stage.
Detalhes injury and next steps
The right calf injury requires progressive muscle strengthening. Work includes stretching, strengthening and specific running exercises. The medical department avoids forcing early return.
Neymar completes the individual schedule while the rest of the group travels. Ele returns to the training center after the friendly to continue treatment. The expectation is for constant reevaluation until the day of the premiere.
