Neymar Likely Misses World Cup Opener with Calf Injury

Brazil’s squad choice of the injury‑prone Neymar paid off when the 34‑year‑old suffered a grade‑two calf injury just ten days after being named in the 26‑man roster. Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said the forward will miss the opener against Morocco, with a recovery window of two to three weeks. Brazil will face Morocco on June 13 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before facing Haiti and Scotland in Group G. Neymar was selected for his fourth World Cup despite limited club action and a previous cruciate ligament tear. FIFA rules allow him to be replaced before the tournament’s first match, if necessary. realschule-moosburg.de