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Neymar Ruled Out of Egypt Friendly as Ancelotti Confirms Injury Update

Sun , May 31 2026 / 01:27 PM By: Misr Connect 3 min read
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Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar will miss Brazil’s friendly against Egypt due to injury, dealing a setback to the Seleção ahead of their final World Cup preparations.

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⚽ Major Setback for Brazil

🚨 Brazil have suffered a blow ahead of their friendly against Egypt after Neymar was ruled out of the match.

📌 The decision was made by head coach Carlo Ancelotti following medical evaluations.


🩺 Injury Status

🔥 Ancelotti confirmed Neymar is still undergoing rehabilitation from a calf muscle injury.

📊 The medical staff is closely monitoring his recovery.


⚽ Recovery Plan

🚨 Despite missing the games, Neymar’s condition is improving steadily.

⭐ Positive training progress
⭐ Improving fitness levels
⭐ Expected readiness for the World Cup


🏆 Expected Return

📌 Neymar could return:

⭐ In Brazil’s opening World Cup match vs Morocco
⭐ Or during the second group stage game


🇪🇬 Egypt Friendly

⚽ Egypt will face Brazil in a friendly on June 7 in Ohio, USA.

🔥 The match is Egypt’s final preparation before the World Cup.


🌍 Brazil World Cup Group

🚨 Brazil are placed in Group C of the 2026 World Cup.

📊 Alongside:

⭐ Morocco
⭐ Haiti
⭐ Scotland

🔥 With ambitions to reclaim the World Cup title.

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