Questions about Neymar’s debut match world cup It continues on Monday after the Brazilian forward underwent fresh tests. Injured his right leg.
It was hoped that Neymar would be able to return to training on Monday, but the Santos player did not join his teammates and instead went to the clinic to have his right calf checked. The Brazilian Football Federation did not immediately release the test results.
Neymar, 34, playing in his fourth World Cup, has been sidelined since May 17 when he was injured against Santos in Brazil.
Brazil will play Haiti on Friday in Philadelphia. Neymar has yet to take part in a full training session since the five-time world champion began his World Cup preparations in Morristown, New Jersey.
Brazilian media said Brazil’s medical staff hoped he would be back to full fitness for the knockout stages.
Neymar’s possible return has become more important after Brazil’s disappointing result 1-1 draw They will face Morocco in their World Cup opener on Saturday.
Neymar still brought star power to the game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Celebrities such as rapper Travis Scott and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady were seen saluting on the sideline before kickoff.
When Brazil struggled offensively against Morocco, there was an immediate need for an experienced playmaker like Neymar on the field.
There has been widespread debate in Brazil over whether Neymar should have been called up by new manager Carlo Ancelotti to play in his country’s first World Cup in 2014. Some believe the veteran can still help Brazil, while others say Neymar is past his prime and has taken his place from a younger player.
Three other players, Gabriel Magalhães, Bruno Guimarães and Rafinha, did not join the group and trained separately on Monday to improve their fitness.
Neymar and partner announce pregnancy
Neymar and his partner Bruna Biancardi announced on social media on Monday that they are pregnant with their third daughter. The player has a teenage son from a previous relationship.
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