Soccer player with blond hair and a beard wearing the yellow Brazil national team uniform during a match — Neymar could miss the Qualifiers | La Derecha Diario

Camara — Neymar could miss the Qualifiers | La Derecha Diario

Neymar suffered an injury and is doubtful for the final double matchday of the Qualifiers.

The Santos forward is suffering from hip edema and could miss Brazil's matches against Chile and Bolivia

24/08/2025 16:00:00h

Editorial Team

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.

Soccer player in a white uniform with a red captain's armband looks down while standing next to a ball on the field.

Neymar will be out until the end of August | La Derecha Diario

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.

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Ancelotti believes Neymar is a key player for Brazil | La Derecha Diario

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.

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