{"id":1553,"date":"2026-06-05T16:08:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/neymar-set-to-miss-brazils-egypt-warm-up-as-calf-recovery-continues\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:08:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:08:59","slug":"neymar-set-to-miss-brazils-egypt-warm-up-as-calf-recovery-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/neymar-set-to-miss-brazils-egypt-warm-up-as-calf-recovery-continues\/","title":{"rendered":"Neymar Set to Miss Brazil\u2019s Egypt Warm-Up as Calf Recovery Continues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Neymar will miss Brazil\u2019s World Cup warm-up in Cleveland against Egypt after the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the forward will continue intensive treatment for a calf problem ahead of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>The CBF said Neymar will not make the trip with the team for the match tomorrow. Instead, he will stay in New Jersey, where he will undergo physiotherapy and step up his rehabilitation plan.<\/p>\n<p>Brazil\u2019s all-time leading scorer is currently sidelined by a Grade 2 calf strain, described as a moderate injury that involves a partial tear.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the setback, Brazil\u2019s coaching staff remain optimistic about the 34-year-old\u2019s prospects, believing he could be ready in time for the team\u2019s World Cup opener against Morocco on June 13.<\/p>\n<p>Brazil, who have won the World Cup five times, are drawn in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neymar will miss Brazil\u2019s World Cup warm-up in Cleveland against Egypt after the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the forward will continue intensive treatment for a calf problem ahead of the tournament. The CBF said Neymar will not make the trip with the team for the match tomorrow. 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