Japan, Brazil and Neymar
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If you spent any time following the Brazilian national team over the past year, there is one overarching theme that made its way into every press conference: the health of Neymar Jr. Neymar’s return will be an incredibly welcome sight for Brazil fans.
Brazil will have to do without superstar Neymar in their first World Cup group match against Morocco and possibly even throughout the entire group stage, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday. "He is working hard to be fit again as quickly as possible.
The 34-year-old suffered a calf injury after being named in Brazil’s squad for the World Cup and missed the 1-1 draw against Morocco.
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Neymar to miss Brazil’s second World Cup game as he works towards ‘final phase of his recovery’
Neymar will miss Brazil's second FIFA World Cup game of the summer against Haiti as he continues to rehab following a calf injury picked up while with Santos back in May
