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Neymar Undergoes New Medical Tests, Continues Training Away From Brazil Squad

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Neymar is undergoing routine medical tests to monitor his recovery from a calf injury sustained on May 22.
  • He has not trained with the Brazilian national team and his return date remains uncertain, though he is expected to resume field training this week.
  • Brazil's upcoming matches are against Haiti on June 19 and Scotland on June 24, with the team aiming to advance in the tournament.

Neymar Jr., Brazil's star player, is still sidelined as he undergoes routine medical tests to track his recovery from a calf injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation has not set a return date for the number 10, who missed the team's draw against Morocco. Journalists report Neymar remains indisposed and is training separately from his teammates.

Neymar sustained a muscular contusion in his right calf on May 22. Coach Carlo Ancelotti previously stated that Neymar was working well on his rehabilitation and expressed confidence in his swift recovery. Ancelotti had anticipated Neymar's availability for the second World Cup match if he couldn't make the first.

Despite Neymar's absence, Brazil is focused on their upcoming matches against Haiti on June 19 and Scotland on June 24. Scotland currently leads Group C after defeating Haiti in their opening game. The team aims to secure victories in these crucial fixtures.

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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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