Neymar Suffers Injury Hours After Entering Ancelotti’s Brazil Preliminary Squad
Just when it seemed that Neymar was about to return to Brazil’s radar, an unexpected setback appeared right on the eve of Carlo Ancelotti’s new squad selection.
An Important Moment for His Return
Neymar’s return to the Brazil national team appeared closer than ever. The Santos forward has been working for months with a clear objective: to be in the best possible shape for the World Cup, a tournament that could become the final major international competition of his career.
With Carlo Ancelotti preparing a new squad list for the Seleção, the legendary Brazilian No. 10 once again appeared among the players the Italian coach was evaluating ahead of the upcoming international fixtures.
Expectations were high, especially since the manager planned to closely monitor his performances in the Brazilian league.
The Match Ancelotti Planned to Watch
The national team coach’s plan was to attend the match between Santos and Mirassol, where he hoped to observe the Brazilian attacker live and assess his physical and competitive condition.
For Ancelotti, watching Neymar on the field would have been the perfect opportunity to measure his current form, particularly at a time when the team is looking for experience and attacking leadership.
However, the scenario changed unexpectedly just hours before kickoff.
The Setback That Changes the Plans
The Brazilian forward suffered a muscle strain caused by excessive training load, a discomfort that forced both the club and the player to take a precautionary decision.
For that reason, Neymar will not take part in the match against Mirassol, preventing Ancelotti from seeing him in action as originally planned.
The decision aims to avoid unnecessary risks and ensure the issue does not develop into a more serious injury.
The Call-Up Is Still Possible
Despite the setback, the player’s camp remains optimistic. The injury does not appear to be serious, and there is a possibility that Neymar could return to action in Santos’ next match against Corinthians.
This means his presence in Brazil’s upcoming squad announcement has not been ruled out.
After all, even without seeing him in person this week, Ancelotti knows exactly what a player like Neymar can bring — a figure who remains one of the most influential in the recent history of the Seleção.
