Neymar suffered a calf muscle injury during Brazil's opening group match versus Morocco (1-1) on June 11. The injury prevents him from joining the squad traveling to Philadelphia for the June 20 match against Haiti.
Brazil's Confederation of Football (CBF) announced the striker will stay in New Jersey to optimize the final stages of recovery, prioritizing full restoration before the third group match.
Brazil faces Scotland on June 25. Neymar's absence reduces attacking depth for the Haiti fixture and lowers offensive odds; his recovery status before Scotland is critical for group advancement.
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Чемпионат.com