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Neymar Suffers Calf Injury
Santos said the 2-millimeter edema should not keep Neymar out of Brazil's World Cup preparations, with a return expected by May 27.
- Neymar sustained a minor calf injury but is expected to be fit next week to join Brazil's national team training camp ahead of the World Cup.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti included the 34-year-old in Brazil's final 26-man World Cup roster on Monday, marking his return after an extended layoff from international play.
- Rodrigo Zogaib, Santos head of medical services, confirmed a 2-millimeter edema causing swelling in Neymar's right calf, with treatment ongoing at the Rei Pel Training Center.
- Following the diagnosis after Sunday's match against Coritiba, Neymar will miss Saturday's league fixture and next Tuesday's Copa Sudamericana game versus Deportivo Cuenca.
- Brazil opens its World Cup campaign against Morocco on June 13, pursuing a record-extending sixth title after failing to advance past the quarter-finals in the last two tournaments.
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Touched at the right calf during a championship game last weekend, Neymar worries a part of the Brazilian press. If Santos still hopes to see him play next week, the medical staff of the Seleção would already consider a package for the prep games.
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In case Neymar's injury passes to adults, or the doctors of the selection prefer to give him more rest, he would not be present in the two friendly ones that his country will hold prior to his debut in the World Cup. The post injury of Neymar could be worse than what was announced appeared first on THE NATIONAL.
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