Brazil's national team recovers from Morocco stumble in the gym

The Brazilian national football team focused on recovery and rehabilitation after their opening World Cup match, a 1-1 draw against Morocco. Players who featured in the starting lineup at the MetLife Stadium, including Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, and Bruno Guimarães, participated in regeneration training to mitigate muscle fatigue. This session took place in the gym at their New Jersey hotel.

Meanwhile, substitute players engaged in strength training with weights and stationary cycling, as shown in images released by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Neymar, who has been sidelined since mid-May with a right calf injury, continued his recovery process in the gym. The team anticipates his return to field training with the group sometime next week.

Neymar was seen cycling alongside Endrick and Rayan, the two youngest members of coach Carlo Ancelotti's squad, neither of whom played in the match against Morocco. Several Brazilian players attributed the disappointing draw to debut nerves in the World Cup. The five-time champions were outplayed in the first half, with Vinícius's late equalizer before halftime preventing a more embarrassing result. Although the team improved in the second half, they could not secure a victory.

Brazil will have an opportunity to bounce back when they face Haiti next Friday in Philadelphia. Their first training session to prepare for this crucial match is scheduled for Monday.