Neymar's comeback broke: Muscle injury stops return to the team!

Neymar's comeback broke: Muscle injury stops return to the team!

Buenos Aires, Argentinien - The return of Neymar to the Brazilian national team has failed over a year and a half. A muscle injury in the left thigh prevented the star's comeback, which was reported several media. In an emotional Instagram story, the 33-year-old player explained: "It seemed as if there was a comeback ahead, but unfortunately I will not be able to wear the world's hardest jersey at that moment". Despite his great anticipation, it was decided not to take the risk in order to cure the injury completely, Neymar continues.

The Brazilian team, which is currently in the World Cup qualification, must now do without its superstar. After around 17 months of injury, Neymar was nominated for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and the world champion Argentina. But now the young talent make -up endrick from Real Madrid will take his place to ensure a breath of fresh air. Brazil welcomes Colombia on March 20 and traveled to the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires five days later. Another setback for Seleção, which is currently in fifth place in the qualification group with just five points from twelve games, seven points behind the archrival Argentina. The six best teams automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

drama about Neymar's comeback

his last appearance for Seleção was over half a year: in October 2023 at the World Cup qualification game against Uruguay, Neymar contracted a cruciate ligament tear. Although he has been playing for his youth club FC Santos again since February, his participation in the national team remains uncertain, especially after this latest injury. The future of Neymar in the national team and its role in the fight for the World Cup participation is rehearsed by this setback, such as krone.at and Noz.de Report.