Neymar Out of Friendly Match Against Egypt

A Spanish press report mentioned that the Brazilian national team coach Carlo Ancelotti decided not to have Neymar Junior travel to the friendly match against Egypt in Cleveland, as he will remain in New Jersey to continue his treatment program.

Neymar is suffering from a grade two injury in the left calf muscle, which raises doubts about his participation in Brazil's first World Cup match against Morocco on June 14.

Despite the concern, reports clarified that his absence aligns with the treatment plan set by the medical teams, which expected his return between June 11 and 18, meaning he might miss the first World Cup matches.

The national team's medical staff confirmed that the player might miss the two friendly matches and possibly even the first appearance in the World Cup, pending the results of new examinations.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti also indicated that the player will undergo an MRI scan, adding: "If things go well, he will join the training next week."

The injury initially occurred on May 17 during a match with Coritiba, where the player left after feeling pain in the calf. Initially, the injury was reduced to just a minor swelling, which allowed him to be included in the national team's list despite ongoing concerns about his readiness.