Great absence of America CupNeymar greeted this Saturday (22), in Los Angeles, some players from Brazilian Teamwho will debut in the Copa América in two days, against Costa Rica, in the first round of Group D.
Neymar, who is recovering from a knee injury, trained at the sports facilities at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), where Brazil has been concentrated in recent days.
The Al-Hilal striker published several photos on his Instagram account, in which he appeared talking to teammates such as Vinícius Júnior, Marquinhos and Raphinha, with the message: “Training day”.
“My brother”, replied Vini on the same social network.
Neymar’s presence in Los Angeles raised expectations for the younger players in the renewed squad of the Seleção, which arrives at the continental tournament without its main name.
“He’s a guy who inspires you a lot. So I’m very happy, because Neymar does things that no other player does. I can meet him, I can take a photo with him, I can ask him for some advice, because he’s seen a lot things in this life, a lot of things that were difficult, but he’s a very strong guy”, said striker Endrick, 17, in an interview on Friday.
Rodrygo also praised Neymar and made it clear that the number 10 shirt he will wear at the Copa América still belongs to the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star.
“It’s his shirt. I’m just replacing it for a moment. We’re waiting for it back,” said the Real Madrid striker.
Neymar, 32, underwent surgery in November last year after injuring the cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee during a duel against Uruguay in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, which ended in victory. Celeste 2-0 in Montevideo.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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