Brazil provide injury update on Neymar ahead of World Cup
Brazil have shared a positive recovery update on Neymar, though the forward is still expected to miss the opening match against Morocco.
The Brazilian national team medical staff has provided a promising update on Neymar's recovery. The latest MRI scan shows positive progress regarding the grade two calf injury he sustained while playing for Santos on May 17.
According to an official medical bulletin, Neymar's recovery is proceeding within the expected parameters. The team is prioritizing a cautious approach, focusing on long-term fitness rather than rushing him back into competitive action too early.
Despite the encouraging scans, Neymar is unlikely to feature in Brazil's opening Group Stage match against Morocco. The medical team plans to gradually increase his workload, transitioning from current gym and physiotherapy sessions to individual on-field training.
The goal is to ensure the playmaker is fully prepared for the latter stages of the group phase and the knockout rounds. A return to match action is currently being targeted for the second group fixture against Haiti on June 20, which would allow him to build sharpness before the final group match against Scotland on June 24.