Brazilian President Lula playfully dubbed Neymar a 'work-from-home' player due to his World Cup absence. Neymar is recovering from a calf injury, missing Brazil's first two matches. He's resumed on-field training, but his participation in the Scotland game remains uncertain, with a final decision pending. His potential return would significantly boost Brazil's qualification hopes.

Neymar, who has struggled with injury concerns of late and featured in just half of the games for Santos this year, had injured his right calf in late May. | Football News

Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday's second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.

O camisa 10 da Seleção segue em recuperação de lesão e desfalca o Brasil contra o Haiti nesta sexta