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Neymar Jr. has suffered a calf muscle injury that is expected to keep him out for two to three weeks, raising doubts about his fitness for Brazil's upcoming World Cup matches.
The Brazilian forward had tried to downplay concerns about his fitness after missing Santos' last three matches. A few days ago, while watching his team's victory in the Copa Sudamericana from the stands, Neymar declared that there was no reason for alarm.
However, medical examinations revealed a more serious situation. The Brazilian Football Federation confirmed that the player had suffered a second-degree injury to his pulp, a diagnosis also verified through an MRI.
The Brazilian national team's doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, announced that Neymar underwent the necessary tests at the team's training center in Rio de Janeiro, but has not trained with the team and is expected to be out for several weeks.
The injury comes at a delicate moment for Brazil, just days before the start of the World Cup. Neymar's participation in the opening match against Morocco on June 13 remains in doubt, as does his participation in the two friendly matches against Panama and Egypt.
Even if he recovers in time, it remains unclear whether Neymar will immediately be a starter in the Brazil coach's lineup.
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