Neymar Faces Brazil Squad Uncertainty After Thigh Injury

‎Santos has informed the CBF that Neymar is dealing with thigh edema.

‎The No. 10 reportedly felt pain during an activity on Thursday, and subsequent tests confirmed the injury. As a result, his return to the Brazilian national team could be delayed.

‎Brazil coach, Carlo Ancelotti will announce the squad for the final rounds of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup next Monday, and Neymar’s presence will be assessed.

‎The information, published on ge.globo, indicates that Neymar is expected to return to Santos on August 31, when Santos hosts Fluminense at Vila Belmiro in the Brasileirão. He has already begun treatment.

‎The player will undergo assessments with the medical department and will unlikely participate in the first training sessions next week.

‎Neymar had recently played seven consecutive matches of 90 minutes. In the 2-1 comeback win over Cruzeiro at the Mineirao, he was substituted in stoppage time, but had already played almost the entire match.

‎It was the best streak for the player in a long time, who has made 19 appearances this year and scored six goals.

‎Santos next takes to the field this Sunday, when they visit Bahia at Fonte Nova in the 21st round of the Serie A Brasileirao.

‎In third place in South American qualifying with 25 points and already guaranteed a spot in the World Cup, Brazil will host Chile on September 4th at the Maracanã.

‎Brazil will then travel to Bolivia on the 9th, playing in El Alto.