Santos star Neymar is reportedly set to miss the entire group stage of the World Cup as he focuses on recovering from a severe injury. While Neymar has remained silent about his recovery process, his absence has sparked major outrage among fans.
Neymar's Injury Status Sparks Major Outrage
The Brazilian star sustained a brutal tear in his right calf during a Santos Brasileirao Betano league match against Coritiba on 17th May. This happened just days after Neymar was named to Brazil's World Cup squad. While there were hopes of Neymar returning for Brazil's match against Morocco, his absence has infuriated fans.
A fan took to X and wrote, "Someone wanna tell me why the fvxk he is still on the players list when there are fit and better players available??? WTF is wrong with these Brazilian people."
Another fan wrote, "Neymar getting injured before the tournament even starts is the most Neymar thing ever…"
A third fan posted, "This is his last World Cup if all rumours are true. I hope Brazil make it to the quarter final so that we can see him finally…"
Another fan wrote, "Like I have said. Neymar is never fit for this world cup. He will not feature in any match, not just the group stages. Brazil should have dropped him for someone fit enough." A fifth fan noted, "He should just retire, dawg. I'm sure he knew he wasn't going to make much of an impact on the Brazilian squad, and he probably wouldn't have cared whether he got called up or not."
However, neither Neymar nor the Brazilian team has responded to the speculations yet as the focus remains on his recovery.
When is Neymar Really Coming Back?
Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti opened up about the situation, saying, "Neymar is working very hard to recover as quickly as possible. The expectation is that he will recover and rejoin the group next week…"
While there have been rumors that Neymar might return on 19th May for the match against Haiti, nothing has been confirmed yet. For now, all eyes remain on Neymar's recovery as Brazil plays without him.
About the Author: Mahima Roy is a seasoned sports writer who covers the NFL and NBA with a mix of passion, insight, and storytelling. With a Master's in Media Management, she dives into everything from game-day drama to the cultural moments that shape today's athletes.
