Neymar fought his way back from injury to get a spot in the Brazil World Cup squad, but his luck seems to have run out. He's picked up another injury while playing for his club, Santos FC.
Just when things were looking up, Neymar's bad luck with injuries has struck again. After making a comeback to the Brazil World Cup squad, the star player has suffered another serious injury during a club match. While playing for the Brazilian club Santos FC, Neymar injured his right calf muscle. It's not yet clear how bad the injury is.
This news comes just as the Brazilian players are about to join a special camp for the World Cup next week, causing a lot of concern. Brazil's first match in the upcoming World Cup is on June 14 against Morocco.
Before that, the five-time world champions will play warm-up matches against Panama on June 1 and Egypt on June 6. After the Morocco game, Brazil's other group stage opponents are Haiti on June 20 and Scotland on June 25.
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Neymar hasn't played for his country in three years
After a long wait filled with injuries and uncertainty, Neymar finally secured his place in the Brazil squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has been out of the national team for almost three years, so his return was a huge emotional moment. But right after this happy news, he got injured again, creating fresh tension in the Brazil camp.
Brazil's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, recently announced the final 26-member World Cup squad. The inclusion of 34-year-old Neymar was one of the biggest surprises and talking points. His last match for the national team was in 2023.
After that, he spent a long time off the field due to multiple injuries, especially a severe knee problem. However, the coach said the decision was based on Neymar's recent fitness and preparation.
He got emotional after making the World Cup squad
After the squad was announced, Neymar had a very emotional reaction. Reports claim that he broke down and cried with joy upon hearing the news of his World Cup return. He also thanked his family, teammates, and the rehabilitation team for their role in his comeback.
But that happiness didn't last long. Just a few days after getting the World Cup call, Neymar got injured again. The problem in his right calf was discovered while he was playing for his Brazilian club, Santos FC.
The club's medical head, Rodrigo Zogaib, said that it's not a major injury, just a small edema or swelling in the calf, measuring about 2 millimetres.
How serious is Neymar's new injury?
Because of this injury, Neymar is currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at his club's training centre. His personal fitness team is also keeping a close watch on the situation, along with the club's medical staff. It's been reported that he will have to rest for the next few days and will miss a few club matches.
However, the Brazil camp is not panicking just yet. The initial assessment suggests that he could recover within 5 to 10 days. The plan is for him to join the national team's camp on May 27. The national team's medical staff is also monitoring the situation and will conduct their own assessment if needed.
