Neymar to continue physiotherapy in New Jersey, will miss Brazil's friendly against Egypt

Neymar will stay in New Jersey to continue his physiotherapy and will miss Brazil's friendly match against Egypt on Saturday. The Brazilian star is recovering from a calf injury sustained on May 17 during a Brasileirão match.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) reported that Neymar will be in New Jersey, intensifying his physical recovery program. He joined the national team already injured after feeling a twinge in his right calf. While his club, Santos, initially described the issue as an "edema," a subsequent MRI scan confirmed a Grade II muscle tear, with an estimated recovery time of two to three weeks.

This injury has already caused Neymar to miss Brazil's previous friendly against Panama. He has been training primarily in the gym since the team's camp began on May 27, with limited time on the field. Despite these physical concerns, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has expressed full confidence in Neymar's availability for the upcoming World Cup.

"To be clear, he will be with us... We are completely sure that we are not going to change anyone. The players chosen are these 26 and these 26 will play the World Cup," Ancelotti stated. Brazil, a five-time World Cup champion, will play all their group stage matches in the United States. They are scheduled to debut against Morocco on June 13 in New Jersey, followed by matches against Haiti and Scotland.

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To be clear, he will be with us... We are completely sure that we are not going to change anyone. The players chosen are these 26 and these 26 will play the World Cup.