Exams carried out by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) revealed that forward Neymar suffered a partial tear of muscle fibers in his right calf. The Grade 2 injury is more serious than initially reported by the player and by Santos FC, who had described the issue only as swelling. With a recovery period estimated at two to three weeks, the No. 10’s presence at the start of the World Cup is uncertain.Brazil’s opening match against Morocco is scheduled for June 13, just 16 days after the medical announcement. The diagnosis reportedly caused discomfort within Carlo Ancelotti’s coaching staff and among CBF officials, who questioned the transparency of Neymar and Santos regarding the physical problem suffered on May 17.
Despite the possibility of replacing him, the CBF decided to keep the player under constant evaluation. If a substitution becomes necessary up to 24 hours before Brazil’s debut, João Pedro is considered the leading candidate to take his spot. Santos says it shared all medical data and remains confident in the player’s recovery.
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