Why Neymar Jr is Not Playing For Brazil in Copa America 2024? Know Reason of Al-Hilal Star's Absence In South American Continental Championship
Nine-time Copa America competition winners Brazil will kick start their Copa America campaign from 25th June 2024. The star-studded team have every arsenal to turn results in their favour, but one of the big names missing from the squad is Neymar Jr. Know the reason for the Al-Hilal star’s absence from the Brazil National Football Team squad.
One of the most followed and successful teams in the Football World is Brazil. The South American powerhouse won the World Cup five times and concurred the continental tournament – Copa America nine times. While the Brazil National Football Team is gearing up for the ongoing Copa America 2024 competition all eyes were on their star striker and influential player Neymar Jr. who took the side to the finals in the last edition of the competition. Sadly, the Al-Hilal star will not be part of the Brazil Football Team in Copa America 2024. Lionel Messi Birthday Special: 3 Magical Messi Inter Miami Moments Fans Cherish As Star Argentina Footballer Turns 37.
Why Neymar Jr is Not Playing For Brazil in Copa America 2024?
As mentioned earlier Neymar Jr has been a flag bearer for the Brazil National Football Team. His absence in the 2014 World Cup on home soil affected the team dearly. But the star was at the heart of Brazil’s stunning run in the 2021 Cop America, reaching the final of the competition. Fans were hoping for the Al-Hilal star’s availability for the Copa America 2024 to complete the ‘unfinished’ story. But sadly, injury has once again kept the 32-year-old striker out of action for a longer period and as doctor had suggested he will sit out of the Copa America tournament also. Christian Pulisic Helps USA 2–0 Win Over Bolivia in Copa America 2024.
Neymar is still recovering from a ruptured ACL and meniscus in his left knee, which is why he won’t be playing for Brazil in the 2024 Copa America. The star suffered the injury in October 2023 during his nation’s 2-0 away loss to Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Unfortunately, he couldn’t recover in time to chase continental glory with The Selecao. The Samba boys have plenty of things to prove in the US this year, with plenty of firepower in their ranks as they take on Costa Rica National Football Team on Tuesday.
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