Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNeymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, has been named in the national squad for the upcoming World Cup, marking his return after an extended injury layoff. The 34-year-old forward is currently recovering from a minor calf injury but is expected to be fit for Brazil's training camp next week. Coach Carlo Ancelotti's decision to include Neymar, who now plays for Santos, was a key talking point, as he had not previously recalled the player. Neymar, set to feature in his fourth World Cup, has faced scrutiny over his fitness and form since returning to Santos after an injury-marred tenure at Al-Hilal. Brazil will begin their World Cup campaign on 13 June against Morocco in New Jersey, followed by matches against Haiti and Scotland in Group C. In fullNeymar suffers injury setback after being named in Brazil World Cup squadThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
What next for Neymar after picking up new injury ahead of Brazil World Cup camp
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNeymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, has been named in the national squad for the upcoming World Cup, marking his return after an extended injury layoff. The 34-year-old forward is currently recovering from a minor calf injury but is expected to be fit for Brazil's training camp next week. Coach Carlo Ancelotti's decision to include Neymar, who now plays for Santos, was a key talking point, as he had not previously recalled the player. Neymar, set to feature in his fourth World Cup, has faced scrutiny over his fitness and form since returning to Santos after an injury-marred tenure at Al-Hilal. Brazil will begin their World Cup campaign on 13 June against Morocco in New Jersey, followed by matches against Haiti and Scotland in Group C. In fullNeymar suffers injury setback after being named in Brazil World Cup squadThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
