Neymar
AM (CF)
Wide Forward
Feb 5, 1992 (34)
Right
5'9"
150 lb
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Option to face Scotland
Neymar (calf) is an option to face Scotland on Wednesday, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti, per Raisa Simplicio of GOAL Brazil. "Neymar will train individually tomorrow, on Sunday with the group, and will be available for the match against Scotland"
Analysis: Neymar has received huge news following Brazil's massive win over Haiti, as the attacker will be an option for the final group stage match. This is major for the Brazil legend after his controversial call-up to the national team, as he will finally be able to contribute. He will now eye a starting role in his return to the field, especially after the injury to Raphinha (thigh). However, they may instead ease him into action from the bench.
Continues recovery in New Jersey
Neymar (calf) will not travel with the Brazil squad to Philadelphia for Friday's clash against Haiti, remaining at the team's base camp in New Jersey to optimize his recovery, the CBF announced, per Lequipe.
Analysis: Neymar has been participating in training sessions at Columbia Park over the past two days and is no longer experiencing any discomfort in the calf that had kept him out of the opening draw against Morocco. However, the federation confirmed the 34-year-old will stay behind in New Jersey to take advantage of the facilities at The Ridge hotel and training center rather than make the trip to Philadelphia. Brazil are targeting a return for Neymar in the final group stage fixture against Scotland on June 24 in Miami, giving him additional time to build his fitness and match sharpness before making his World Cup debut in this campaign. Vinicius Junior and Matheus Cunha are expected to continue leading the attack in his absence against Haiti.
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