Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s upcoming World Cup clash against Haiti and could miss the entire group stage as he recovers from a calf injury.
Brazil’s World Cup campaign has hit a roadblock as talisman Neymar will miss Saturday’s Group match against Haiti in Philadelphia. The Brazilian football governing body confirmed that the 34-year-old forward has not fully overcome a lingering calf injury sustained back in May.
Instead of traveling with the squad, Neymar is staying behind at the team’s New Jersey base. He will focus on an intensive indoor rehabilitation program under the watchful eye of the national team’s medical staff.
While the Seleção are desperate to inject his creativity into an attack lacking its usual spark, team officials are prioritizing long-term caution.
Reports suggest the superstar could sit out the remaining group stage fixtures entirely, ensuring he is fully fit for the crucial knockout rounds.
Brazil’s final group stage game is against Scotland in Miami on June 24.