Santos’s Neymar earlier than the Paulista Championship Semi Last in opposition to Corinthians on the Neo Quimica Area, Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 9, 2025. — Reuters
Brazil star Neymar was on Friday dominated out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Colombia and Argentina after a thigh damage scuppered his recall to the nationwide group.
Neymar has spent nearly a 12 months and a half out of the Brazil aspect resulting from accidents, however had appeared rejuvenated since his return to Santos in February.
However up to now two weeks he has been suffering from the left thigh damage.
In an Instagram story, the striker expressed his disappointment at lacking the video games.
“The return seemed so close, but unfortunately I won’t be able to wear the most important jersey in the world for the moment,” he wrote.
“We had long conversations and everyone knows of my desire to return, but we agreed that it’s best not to take any risks and prepare as best as possible to completely eradicate the injury,” he added.
Brazil’s Endrick throughout coaching for World Cup South American Qualifiers at Caju Coaching Middle, Curitiba, Brazil on September 5, 2024. — Reuters
With Brazil down in fifth place in South American World Cup qualifying, coach Dorival Junior had recalled Brazil’s prime scorer with 79 objectives to the aspect he final represented in October 2023.
Actual Madrid striker Endrick will take his place.
Brazil play Colombia in Brasilia on March 20 and face bitter rivals and defending champions Argentina in Buenos Aires 5 days later.
Neymar, 33, scored for the primary time in over 14 months two weeks in the past, opening his account for Santos since his return to his boyhood membership.
