Somewhere inside Brazil’s US training camp, Neymar is apparently channeling his inner Sylvester Stallone. Staff and observers around the squad have started comparing the forward’s intense gym sessions to Rocky Balboa’s iconic training montages.
The training camp grind
Neymar is currently working exclusively on strength and cardio inside the gym while the rest of the Brazilian squad prepares on the pitch. He has not yet returned to full-field activities, a precaution linked to a calf strain he suffered before the tournament.
As of late May, recovery was reportedly on track. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has expressed optimism that Neymar could feature in Brazil’s opening Group C match against Haiti on June 19 in Philadelphia, and potentially even sooner if the rehabilitation continues at its current pace.
Brazil’s World Cup path and what Neymar means to it
