Supervisor Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar will bear an MRI scan on Monday as he continues to race in the direction of a World Cup spot.
Neymar injured his calf whereas taking part in for Santos on Might 17, the day earlier than he was chosen to symbolize Brazil on this event.
The Selecao’s all-time prime scorer has not featured for Brazil since October 2023 as a result of a spate of accidents and has publicly stated he isn’t apprehensive about his present issues, however Ancelotti stays cautious.
Neymar won’t be taking part in in Brazil’s final pleasant earlier than the World Cup towards Egypt on Saturday.
Ancelotti is optimistic that Neymar will be capable to play within the opening match towards Morocco on June 13, however there’s a chance that the participant won’t be able to play as a result of an MRI scan.
“I feel his state of affairs could be very clear,” Ancelotti stated of Neymar in a press convention on Friday.
“He’s doing an amazing job on his personal. He’ll bear an MRI after the weekend and if every little thing goes properly he’ll be capable to practice with the crew subsequent week.”
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Neymar won’t be obtainable for Cleveland, however Ancelotti will doubtless use this recreation as a possibility to see the crew one final time.
Subsequently, Igor Thiago and Lucas Paqueta, who scored 22 objectives within the 2025-26 season and have become the Premier League’s second prime scorer, would be the beginning lineup.
Each gamers got here off the bench to attain in Brazil’s 6-2 win over Panama final day out, with Thiago additionally offering an help, and Ancelotti is trying ahead to seeing what else they will do.
Ancelotti added: “That is our final take a look at recreation.”
“Paqueta is a vital participant for us as a result of he has completely different traits than different midfielders. I need to take a look at him and Igor Thiago in a match.
“I feel the entrance 4 has already been established. I need to strive new choices within the ultimate take a look at.”
