Neymar
BRABrazil
Right
Feb 5, 1992
34
5'9"
150 lb
AM
CF
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BrazilDealing with minor calf injury
Neymar sustained a small calf edema during Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Coritiba but is expected to be delivered fit to the Brazilian national team camp on May 27, according to Santos team doctor Rodrigo Zogaib, per Ana Canhedo of Globo. "Neymar has a small calf injury, an edema. The plan, following his evolution, is to deliver him fit next week to the CBF."
Analysis: Neymar suffered a two-millimeter edema that requires five to 10 days of treatment, making his involvement with Santos before the international camp unlikely despite technically being able to feature against Deportivo Cuenca on Tuesday. Neymar has been receiving treatment at the CT Rei Pele training complex under close monitoring from both the club and the CBF, and the positive prognosis is a relief for coach Carlo Ancelotti heading into the World Cup. The Brazilian star contributed six goals and four assists across 15 appearances for Santos this campaign, 10 of which he played the full 90 minutes.
Called up for World Cup
Neymar has been included in Brazil's World Cup squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti, marking a significant return to the international stage for the star, according to the CBF.
Analysis: Neymar has built up his fitness in recent months, scoring four goals and two assists across his last eight league appearances (eight starts) for Santos in the Brazilian league, averaging 86 minutes per game and earning a place in the team of the round on one occasion. His inclusion in the squad is a major development given his lengthy absence from international football through injury, and coach Ancelotti clearly believes he has shown enough in his return to club action to merit a place in the final 26-man roster for a tournament that could represent one of the last chapters of his illustrious international career.
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