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Brazilian star Neymar was excluded on Friday from the next 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a thigh injury, reminding him of the national team. Neymar spent nearly a year and a half from the Brazilian side due to injuries, but he seemed again since his return to Santos in February. But in the past two weeks, it was afflicted with the left thigh injury. In the Instagram story, the attacker expressed his disappointment in losing games. “The return looked very close, but unfortunately I will not be able to wear the most important shirt in the world at the present time,” he wrote.
“We had long conversations and everyone knew my desire to return, but we agreed that it is better to not bear any risks and prepare for the best possible to eliminate the injury completely,” he added.
As Brazil decreased in fifth place in the World Cup qualifiers in South America, coach Doriev Junior recalled the best scorer in Brazil with 79 goals to the side he was last in October 2023.
Real Madrid striker Andric striker will take his place.
Brazil plays the role of Colombia in Brasilia on March 20 and faces its bitter competitors and defending Argentina in Buenos Aires after five days.
Neymar, 33, has scored for the first time in more than 14 months ago, and opened his novel Santos since he returned to his childhood club.
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