Neymar and Wesley face decisive medical exams ahead of World Cup

Decisive days are ahead for the Brazil national team currently training in New Jersey. Right-back Wesley and forward Neymar are scheduled to undergo MRI scans that will help the coaching staff, led by Carlo Ancelotti, plan their final preparations for the World Cup.

The primary concern involves Wesley, who left last Saturday's friendly against Egypt in Cleveland with severe groin pain. Coordinator Rodrigo Caetano emphasized that any diagnosis at this stage would be premature, pending the results from Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar.

All precautions were taken in this preparation, but this type of situation is inherent to the game. We hope that tomorrow's exams confirm there is nothing serious and he can stay with us. Rodrigo Caetano

If the injury is confirmed to be serious, Ancelotti may need to call up a replacement from the 55-man pre-list submitted to FIFA. Options like Paulo Henrique or Vitinho have been mentioned, though the staff could also rely on versatile players like Danilo or Ibañez to cover the position.

Conversely, the outlook for Neymar is more positive. The star forward has been following an intensive rehabilitation program for a calf injury since late May. By skipping the trip to Cleveland, he focused exclusively on recovery in New Jersey. The upcoming scan is expected to confirm his clinical progress, potentially allowing him to return to training with the group early this week.