The CBF already knew about Neymar’s physical condition before calling him up for the start of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Jorge Jesus, coach of Al-Hilal and new commander of the number 10 shirt for the selection, said today (19) in an interview that the player is injured and criticized his call-up.
In a statement, the organization stated that “it has been monitoring the player’s clinical conditions for a few days, is aware of the situation and has maintained constant contact with the athlete”. The CBF also recalled that the presentation of those summoned by Fernando Diniz is scheduled for about 15 days from now.
What did Jorge Jesus say?
minor injury: “Neymar can bring everything to the Al-Hilal team. He is one of the best players in the world, I have no doubts about that, in normal physical conditions. He arrived with a small injury, he won’t be able to train with the team yet. No I know when he will be able to play”.
name on the list: “I don’t quite understand why Neymar is in the squad for the Brazil national team, a player who is injured. Maybe they’ll force Neymar to go to Brazil. He won’t play, because he’s in no condition to play. let alone play. But I know he’s in the squad”.
trip to Brazil: “This is a topic we have to discuss. Today I don’t see any justification for Neymar to go to Brazil, if he’s injured. He doesn’t train, how can he [jogar]?”.
can’t play: “He can’t play for the Brazilian national team. He’s injured. I don’t think he should go to Brazil, but that’s Al-Hilal’s problem. He has to recover from a muscle problem to start playing, which is what he knows how to do it well”.
recover physical condition: “In normal physical situations, he’s not only an asset for Al-Hilal, he’s an asset for Saudi football. I hope he recovers physically. He’s also coming from an operation and now needs to be in condition to return to play little by little. But it will bring us a lot of good things, I’m sure.”
What happened
Jorge Jesus gave the statement at the press conference after the 1-1 draw with Al-Fayahfor the second round of the Saudi Championship.
The Brazilian striker was presented with celebration to the crowd before the match, but did not debut. He was not among those listed, and later the coach announced the muscle injury.
Neymar was summoned yesterday (18) by Fernando Diniz to defend the Brazilian national team in the first two rounds of the South American Qualifiers. Brazil opens against Bolivia on September 8, in Belém (PA), and then visits Peru on the 12th, in Lima.
The number 10 participated in PSG’s pre-season and returned to play after five months, swinging the net twice in the clash. He has recovered from a serious injury to his right ankle suffered in late February.
See the full statement from the CBF
“Note of clarification on the clinical situation of the player Neymar Jr.
The medical department of the Brazilian Men’s Soccer Team informs that it has been monitoring the clinical conditions of the player Neymar Jr. The technical commission is aware of the situation and has been in constant contact with the athlete, following his evolution.
The presentation of the players summoned by coach Fernando Diniz is scheduled for about 15 days.
Any updates on the player’s clinical condition will be communicated in due time.”
2023-08-20 01:08:03
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