Neymar, called up for the World Cup, received the shock of his life

Neymar, called up for the World Cup, received the shock of his life

21.05.2026 13:40

Neymar, called up to the World Cup squad by Carlo Ancelotti, has been found to have a calf injury. It remains uncertain whether the Brazilian star will be able to play in the early matches of the tournament.

Bad news came for Neymar, who was called up to the Brazil National Team for the first time since 2023. The star footballer's injury ahead of the World Cup has caused concern.

ANCELOTTI CALLED HIM TO THE SQUAD

Brazil National Team Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti included Neymar in the 2026 World Cup squad. The return of the star footballer, who plays for Santos, to the national team after a long time had brought great joy.

SHOCKING DEVELOPMENT BEFORE THE WORLD CUP

However, a striking development about Neymar emerged shortly after. According to a report on ESPN, the Brazilian star's physical condition has begun to worry the technical staff.

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SUFFERING FROM CALF INJURY

The report stated that Neymar is struggling with a calf injury. Due to this, questions have arisen about whether the star footballer will be able to play in the early matches of the World Cup.

MOROCCO MATCH MAY BE AT RISK

It remains unclear whether Neymar will be on the field for Brazil's World Cup match against Morocco on June 14. It has been learned that the technical staff is closely monitoring the player's health condition.

WILL NOT PLAY FOR SANTOS

It was stated that due to the problem Neymar is experiencing, he will not play in Santos' remaining matches. It was reported that the Brazilian star will be rested to fully prepare for the World Cup.

RETURNED AFTER 1.5 YEARS

Neymar had been away from the national team jersey for a long time after an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The star footballer was called back to the Brazil squad after approximately 1.5 years.

EYES ON NEYMAR

This development before the World Cup has caused great concern in Brazil. Football fans are eagerly waiting to see if Neymar will make it to the tournament.

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