Brazil are gearing up for an important worldwide break within the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, with matches towards Colombia and Lionel Messi’s Argentina on the horizon. Whereas followers had been eagerly anticipating Neymar‘s long-awaited return to the nationwide staff, a stunning determination has modified these plans.
Coach Dorival Junior’s squad checklist for the March worldwide break drew consideration after together with Santos star Neymar. The ahead, sidelined since October 2023 resulting from an ACL damage sustained towards Uruguay, will now have to attend a little bit longer for his return.
Brazil’s nationwide staff has determined to withdraw Neymar from the squad. The choice was made collectively between the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) and the participant himself, with Actual Madrid’s rising star Endrick referred to as up as his alternative.
This setback means Brazil might be with out their most influential participant lately, and the much-anticipated Neymar vs. Messi showdown on March 25 will not happen.
Why is Neymar out for Brazil?
Neymar’s absence stems from a lingering situation in his left thigh, which first emerged throughout the Paulista Championship quarterfinal towards Pink Bull Bragantino on March 2. The issue worsened on March 6, forcing Neymar to depart a coaching session in seen discomfort.
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In response to UOL, medical assessments revealed no structural harm, however the persistent ache continued to restrict his mobility. Regardless of every week of remedy — which additionally saved him out of Santos’ semifinal conflict towards Corinthians — the damage confirmed no indicators of enchancment.
After discussions between Brazil’s nationwide staff director Rodrigo Caetano and Santos’ medical and soccer departments, the choice was made — with Neymar’s approval — to withdraw him from the squad.
Neymar breaks his silence on the damage
Nobody was extra anticipating Neymar’s return than the participant himself. In an Instagram story, the Brazilian star expressed his disappointment after being dominated out as soon as once more.
“It appeared so shut, my return, however sadly, I gained’t have the ability to put on the heaviest jersey on the earth proper now! We had lengthy conversations, and everybody is aware of how a lot I wished to return again, however we reached a consensus and determined to not take any dangers so I can put together higher and totally recuperate from the damage,” Neymar wrote.
Thanking followers for his or her assist after the information broke, he concluded with: “It’s all a part of the method.” Brazil’s subsequent CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers are scheduled for September towards Chile and Bolivia, that means Neymar should wait six extra months for his extremely anticipated return to worldwide responsibility.