The now 34-year-old was given a chance by Carlo Ancelotti for the World Cup, his first Brazil recall since he tore his ACL against Uruguay in 2023.
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Unfortunately for Neymar, he picked up a calf injury just a couple of weeks before the tournament and missed their opener against Morocco.
It has now been confirmed that Neymar will also miss their second game against Haiti, as Brazil seek to pick up their first win.
The good news is that Neymar has returned to first-team training, but Brazil won’t rush him back or take any risks with his fitness.