Neymar set for World Cup return vs Scotland, confirms Ancelotti

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that star forward Neymar Jr. will return from a calf injury to join the squad for their final 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match against Scotland on Wednesday.

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that superstar forward Neymar Jr. will return to the squad for Wednesday’s final FIFA World Cup Group C fixture against Scotland.

Speaking after Brazil’s commanding 3-0 victory over Haiti on Friday, Ancelotti outlined a meticulous recovery schedule designed to integrate the veteran playmaker back into competitive action following an extended spell on the sidelines.

The 34-year-old forward has been out of action since sustaining a right calf injury while playing for Brazilian club Santos on May 17, subsequently forcing him to miss the Seleção’s opening World Cup matches against Morocco and Haiti.

Ancelotti revealed that Brazil’s all-time top scorer will undergo isolated physical training on Saturday before resuming full sessions with the main squad ahead of the decisive clash in Miami.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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