Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar will endure an MRI scan on Monday as he continues his race to be match for the World Cup.
Neymar suffered a calf damage whereas enjoying for Santos on Might 17, simply someday earlier than he was named in Brazil’s squad for the event.
The Selecao’s all-time high scorer has not featured for Brazil since October 2023 on account of a string of accidents, and although he has publicly said he’s not fearful about his present situation, Ancelotti stays cautious.
Brazil face Egypt of their last pleasant earlier than the World Cup on Saturday, a match during which Neymar will play no half.
And whereas Ancelotti stays optimistic that Neymar will likely be match for his or her opener towards Morocco on June 13, the MRI may additionally rule him out.
“I believe his state of affairs is kind of clear,” Ancelotti stated of Neymar in Friday’s press convention.
“He is doing an awesome job on his personal. After the weekend, he’ll have an MRI scan, after which, if the whole lot goes properly, he can prepare with the squad subsequent week.”
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Whereas Neymar won’t be out there in Cleveland, Ancelotti will likely be utilizing the match as a chance to get one final take a look at his squad.
As such, he’ll begin Igor Thiago, who completed because the Premier League’s second-highest scorer in 2025-26, with 22 targets, and Lucas Paqueta.
Each got here off the bench to attain in Brazil’s 6-2 thrashing of Panama final day out, with Thiago additionally getting an help, and Ancelotti is wanting ahead to seeing what else they will do.
“It is the final match to run exams,” Ancelotti added.
“Paqueta is a vital participant for us as a result of he has totally different traits from the opposite midfielders. I need to take a look at him and take a look at Igor Thiago within the sport.
“I believe the system with the entrance 4 is already properly established. I need to take a look at a brand new various on this last take a look at.”
