Neymar Has Brazil on the Edge of Its Seat: Injured and Riding a Chopper
The 34-year-old forward underwent imaging tests as Brazil waited for medical staff to assess his fitness for the World Cup squad.
- Brazil's World Cup preparations faced a setback Thursday as Neymar missed the national team's first training session to undergo medical tests for a right calf injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation referred the 34-year-old forward to a clinic in Teresopolis for imaging.
- Manager Carlo Ancelotti warned earlier this month that Neymar's squad spot depends strictly on fitness and form, not sentiment. His recall last week generated excitement, as he had not featured in the Italian's plans during his year in charge.
- Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances, has not played for the national team since 2023. His status remains uncertain until medical staff complete their assessment.
- Training continues at Granja Comary before Sunday's friendly against Panama at the Maracana. Ancelotti is already without three players involved in Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.
- After the Panama match, Brazil meets Egypt in Cleveland for their final friendly before opening their World Cup campaign against Morocco on June 13 in New Jersey. The team is in Group C alongside Haiti and Scotland.
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Neymar Undergoes Medical Tests, Misses Brazil's First FIFA World Cup Training Session
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The forward has been out of action since May 17 after picking up the injury during Santos FC's defeat to Coritiba in the Brasileirão. CBF's medical team said the additional tests were aimed at determining the exact nature of the issue. Sports News | Neymar Undergoes Medical Tests, Misses Brazil's First FIFA World Cup Training Session.
"The scale is different; injury concerns lead Neymar to confidently call up by helicopter. Aftermath of additional medical tests: Misses Brazil's first training session." Sports Chosun Reporter Kim Seong-won. The controversy surrounding Neymar is ongoing. Neymar (34, Santos), who has been selected for the Brazilian national team for the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup, did not attend the first day of training led by head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
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