Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is not concerned about Neymar’s availability for the World Cup after a recent calf injury. Earlier this month, Brazil’s team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Neymar, 34, suffered a calf injury and would be sidelined for up to three weeks. Following Brazil’s arrival in Newark, Ancelotti said Neymar is progressing well and that Brazil are “in no rush,” indicating the team will monitor his recovery before making any decision regarding tournament readiness. The comments frame the situation as ongoing rehabilitation rather than an immediate return timeline, with the coaching staff expressing confidence in his treatment and fitness updates. Together, the reports indicate Neymar is recovering from a calf problem that initially placed him on an expected short-term absence, while Ancelotti’s latest remarks emphasize flexibility in planning and a cautious approach to workload and match fitness as the World Cup approaches.
Ancelotti says he is relaxed over Neymar’s World Cup availability
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is not concerned about Neymar’s availability for the World Cup after a recent calf injury. Earlier this month, Brazil’s team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Neymar, 34,...
- Brazil’s team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar says Neymar has a calf injury.
- Lasmar reports Neymar could be out for up to three weeks.
- Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar is progressing well.
- Ancelotti says Brazil are not rushing Neymar’s return.
- Ancelotti’s comments come after Brazil arrive in Newark.
He's progressing well, he's doing well, we're in no rush," Ancelotti said after Brazil arrived in Newark.
2 months agoLast week, Brazil's team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar revealed Neymar, 34, had suffered a calf injury and would be out for up to three weeks. The post Ancelotti says relaxed about Neymar World Cup availability appeared first on Vanguard News.
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