Ancelotti Expects Neymar Back for Brazil's Scotland World Cup Showdown
- Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday that forward Neymar will be available for Wednesday's match against Scotland, resuming individual training on Saturday and joining full team sessions on Monday.
- A Grade II calf injury sustained while playing for Santos on May 17 sidelined the forward, forcing him to miss Brazil's opening draw against Morocco and Friday's 3-0 victory over Haiti.
- Neymar is utilizing the Columbia Park Training Facility in New Jersey to optimize his final recovery phase, which the Brazilian Football Confederation is overseeing as part of his rehabilitation program.
- With 79 goals in 129 international appearances, the veteran remains vital for his technical skill, and Ancelotti emphasized the example he sets for younger players on Brazil's roster.
- Since October 2023, Neymar has spent roughly 700 days sidelined due to injuries, making his potential return against Scotland a crucial step before the tournament's knockout rounds begin.
92 Articles
92 Articles
On Wednesday, June 24, Brazil will face Scotland on the third day of the 2026 World Cup Group C and could count on Neymar’s return. “Neymar will train individually tomorrow (...) will be summoned against Scotland”Carlo AncelottiCarlo Ancelotti, technical director of the “verdeamarela”, confirmed that Neymar will be summoned for the meeting in Miami, after overcoming a grade II muscle injury in the right calf suffered on May 17. The striker, who …
The 34-year-old Brazilian striker has not been selected for the national team for three years, yet he was still selected for the World Cup.
Brazilian star Neymar is expected to make her debut in this 2026 World Cup against Scotland, said Carlo Ancelotti at a press conference.
Brazil vs Haiti: Earlier in March, the star footballer was unable to play in friendly matches against France and Croatia due to injury...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
