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Brazil’s all-time prime scorer, Neymar, is about to make his long-awaited return to worldwide soccer after being named within the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Colombia and Argentina.
The 33-year-old ahead has been sidelined since October 2023, when he suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee whereas representing Brazil. His absence has been keenly felt, with the workforce struggling within the South American qualifiers.
Neymar, who has netted a document 79 targets in 128 appearances for his nation, has made no secret of his ambition to function within the 2026 World Cup, set to be hosted by Canada, the US, and Mexico.
In an effort to regain type and health, he rejoined his boyhood membership Santos in the course of the winter switch window after an injury-plagued stint with Saudi Arabian facet Al Hilal, the place he managed simply seven appearances in 18 months.
After scoring in Santos’ 2-0 victory over Bragantino – his third purpose in 4 video games – Neymar spoke about his progress, saying: “I get again into my greatest bodily form.”
Since Neymar’s harm, Brazil has confronted difficulties of their World Cup qualifying marketing campaign. The workforce presently sits fifth within the standings, trailing leaders Argentina by seven factors after 12 matches.
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📝Seleção Brasileira convocada para as partidas contra Colômbia e Argentina, pelas Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo de 2026.
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Below head coach Dorival Junior, Brazil has recorded 5 wins and 4 losses within the qualifiers.
The upcoming fixtures shall be essential, with a house match in opposition to Colombia in Brasilia on March 20, adopted by a showdown in opposition to reigning world champions Argentina in Buenos Aires on March 25.
In the meantime, there isn’t any call-up for Manchester United’s Antony, regardless of the winger being named within the provisional squad.
The attacker – on mortgage at Actual Betis – has returned to his greatest type in Spain, scoring twice and including two assists in his first 5 La Liga matches.
However he has been neglected in favour of his Premier League rivals, together with Lucas Paqueta, Savinho and Joao Pedro.
📰 Desk Of Contents
1 Full 23-Man Brazil Squad1.1 Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Bento, Ederson1.2 Defenders: Danilo, Guilherme Arana, Wesley, Vanderson, Eder Militao, Gabriel Magalhaes, Marquinhos, Leo Ortiz, Murillo1.3 Midfielders: Andre, Bruno Guimaraes, Gerson, Matheus Cunha, Neymar, Lucas Paqueta, Raphinha, Estevao1.4 Forwards: Joao Pedro, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Savinho, Vinicius Junior
Full 23-Man Brazil Squad
Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Bento, EdersonDefenders: Danilo, Guilherme Arana, Wesley, Vanderson, Eder Militao, Gabriel Magalhaes, Marquinhos, Leo Ortiz, MurilloMidfielders: Andre, Bruno Guimaraes, Gerson, Matheus Cunha, Neymar, Lucas Paqueta, Raphinha, EstevaoForwards: Joao Pedro, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Savinho, Vinicius Junior
