Neymar
AM (CF)
Wide Forward
Feb 5, 1992 (34)
Right
5'9"
150 lb
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Still working in recovery
Neymar (calf) is unlikely to be an option for Friday's contest versus Haiti as he still needs more time to fully recover from his injury, Raisa Simplicio of Goal Brazil reports.
Analysis: Neymar might not be heavily involved in the World Cup group stage, likely seeing limited minutes once he's available to play. The veteran could offer a talented backup asset behind Vinicius Junior and Matheus Cunha, but his fitness struggles raise doubts about whether that will be a considerable scenario throughout the competition.
Expected to return vs. Haiti
Neymar (calf) is expected to return to team training Monday with an eye toward being available for the match against Haiti on Friday, June 19, according to Caio Dantas of Globo Esporte.
Analysis: Neymar was spotted in street clothes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Morocco, but the attacking midfielder is set to return to training Monday. He'll have four days to prove he's fit enough to play Haiti, and Brazil could use his creative spark after a lackluster showing in the opener. His involvement in training in the early days of next week will ultimately determine whether he's ready to play.
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