Due to injury, Neymar is out of Argentina-Brazil

Neymar will not command Brazil this Tuesday in the South American classic against Argentina, game for the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier that could define Albiceleste’s pass, once Verdeamarela sealed his ticket last Thursday.

A Thigh injury leaves Brazilian star out, as detailed by the Brazilian Football Confederation.

“After training at the Palmeiras Football Academy this Monday, Neymar complained of pain in the adductors and left thigh“Said the Confederation in a statement.

“Because no complementary exams could be performed, the staff coach decided to preserve the player, who will not travel with the delegation to San Juan ”, venue, west of Argentina, chosen for the South American classic.

By appointment Globe Sports, the Paris Saint-Germain player “spoke with the coaching staff and, as Brazil is already classified and next week there is an important duel for the Champions League (PSG vs. Manchester City), it was decided to preserve the player. It is already leaving for Paris this Wednesday ”.

The Brazilian delegation was left with 22 players available to coach Tite. The team traveled to San Juan and does not plan to reconnoitre the playing field at the Bicentennial Stadium.

Neymar was considered a first baseman to visit Argentina, but with the absence Tite will have to reorganize his squad, for which Philippe Coutinho is one of the alternatives, although he has not marked a presence with the Verdeamarela since October 2020. Other possibilities according to the local press are Vinicius Júnior, Antony and Gabriel Jesus.

With a sealed ticket to the World Cup, Brazil leads the South American tie with 34 points, followed by Argentina (28), who with a win could ensure their classification, when there are four days left for the close of the tie. (D)