Teamwork makes the dream work

Neymar ‘absolutely recovered’ however nonetheless out of Brazil squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

4


Neymar is again in motion after greater than a 12 months out as a consequence of a torn ACL however he will not be enjoying in Brazil’s final two World Cup qualifiers this 12 months.

Brazil coach Dorival Júnior didn’t embrace the star striker in his squad on Friday for matches at Venezuela on Nov. 14 and in opposition to Uruguay 5 days later.

Neymar returned for Saudi Arabia membership Al-Hilal on Oct. 21 within the AFC Champions League Elite.

Júnior mentioned he is talked to Neymar 3 times within the final two months and the striker wished to play for the nationwide workforce.

“He’s absolutely recovered, however he has had only a few minutes of play, and that was a giant motive,” Júnior mentioned. “By subsequent 12 months, he can have had extra time enjoying, he’ll completely get well his confidence.”

Júnior additionally omitted teenage striker Endrick.

Brazil is fourth in South American qualifying, six factors behind chief Argentina after 10 rounds. The highest six groups safe automated berths within the 2026 World Cup.

Brazil November roster

Goalkeepers: Weverton (Palmeiras), Bento (Al-Nassr), Ederson (Manchester Metropolis).

Defenders: Danilo (Juventus), Vanderson (Monaco) Abner (Lyon), Guilherme Arana (Atletico Mineiro), Murillo (Nottingham Forest) Éder Militão (Actual Madrid), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain).

Midfielders: André (Wolverhampton), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Gerson (Flamengo), Lucas Paquetá (West Ham), Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Raphinha (Barcelona).

Forwards: Rodrygo (Actual Madrid), Vinicius Júnior (Actual Madrid), Luiz Henrique (Botafogo), Igor Jesus (Botafogo), Estêvão (Palmeiras), Savinho (Manchester Metropolis).

Reporting by The Related Press.

[Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.]

FOLLOW Comply with your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports activities expertise

Neymar

Brazil

FIFA Males’s World Cup


Get extra from FIFA Girls’s World Cup Comply with your favorites to get details about video games, information and extra