The Santos forward is suffering from hip edema and could miss Brazil's matches against Chile and Bolivia
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A few days before Carlo Ancelotti officially announces the squad list for the last double matchday of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Brazil's national team received news that set off the alarm: Neymar suffered an injury during a Santos training session and his presence in the matches against Chile and Bolivia is in doubt.
Last Friday, during a practice with Peixe, the 33-year-old forward felt discomfort that forced him to train separately from the group. Medical tests confirmed that he has a hip edema, which will keep him working individually for a week. If everything goes well, he could return to play on August 31 againstFlamengo in the Brasileirao.
Neymar estaría afuera hasta finales de agosto
With Brazil already qualified for the next World Cup, Ancelotti will have to decide whether to include him in the final squad. The Verdeamarela will first face Chile at home, then close the stage against Bolivia at high altitude.
Neymar hasn't played for the national team since October 2023, when he tore his cruciate ligaments in the defeat against Uruguay. Since then, he has been on various preliminary lists, but muscle injuries have prevented him from wearing the yellow jersey again.
Ancelotti himself spoke publicly about his relationship with the Brazilian star: "I've spoken with him. He's a very important player for our national team, for the World Cup. He has to prepare well because the idea is for him to be a key piece for Brazil," emphasized the Italian coach, who gave him a last chance to play in the 2026 World Cup, which would be the fourth of his career.
Ancelotti cree que Neymar es un jugador clave para Brasil
His current situation at Santos
Neymar's return to the club where he was born was not as expected. Since his departure from Saudi football, injuries have affected him. So far, he has played 18 official matches, in which he has scored 6 goals, provided 3 assists, and accumulated 1,343 minutes on the field.
The star is seeking to regain consistency and confidence, but his current physical condition continues to cause concern for the CBF and Brazilian fans, who dream of seeing him once again leading the team in a World Cup.
