- Neymar has a grade-two calf injury and is expected to be out 2–3 weeks, so he’ll likely miss Brazil’s World Cup opener vs Morocco.
- The 34-year-old was picked for his fourth World Cup despite limited game time since last October’s knee tear and few appearances for Santos.
- FIFA rules allow Brazil to replace him before the June 1 final-squad deadline or up to one day before their first match, so a roster change is possible.
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