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Neymar Stays in New Jersey, Misses Brazil Friendly

Neymar will miss Brazil's friendly match against Egypt in Cleveland due to a calf injury. The Santos player will continue his recovery in New Jersey and won't be replaced on the national team.

Neymar, injured in his calf, will remain in New Jersey to continue his recovery process and will not travel with the Brazilian national team to Cleveland for the friendly match against Egypt on Saturday. The match is preparatory for the 2026 World Cup. lebandit.lat

Regardless of his recovery progress, Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti has decided that the current Santos player will stay with the national team and will not be replaced by another player.