The Copa America 2024 group stage matches are in its last game day with Group D teams playing finals matches on July 3. One of those matches is the Brazil National Football Team against the Colombia National Football Team. The Brazilian struggled early in the tournament drawing against Costa Rica, but redeemed themselves with a dominating win over Paraguay. The star-studded team with offensive-minded players like Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr., and Richarlison failed to wind hi magic and lacked creativity. The side missed a playmaker and scorer like Neymar Jr. who led them to the 2021 Copa America Final. Hungarian Model Gabriella Gaspar Claims Brazilian Footballer Neymar Jr. as the Father of Her Daughter.

At the club level matches, The Al-Hilal star did not feature in most of the matches in the club’s treble-winning season. Neymar came into the limelight for his performances at Santos and Barcelona. But his injuries hampered his availability and stardom. Yet Neymar proved to be the difference maker when available on the field. Although Al-Hilal dominated the Saudi Pro League, his absence did bother Al-Hilal in many big games like the AFC Champions League semi-final against Al-Ain and also against league rivals Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad. With his pace and trickery, Neymar would have helped his side win a quadruple – a feat that Al-Hilal never achieved in their history. But will his absence during club season affect his national side selection? Find out below.

Will Neymar Play in the Brazil vs Colombia Copa America 2024 Match?

As mentioned earlier, Neymar’s presence on the ground altered the opposition’s plans and he did make an impact on the games he played in. Considered one of the most gifted and talented footballing talents in the world, Neymar Jr. is seen as a lethal striker with a class of creativity. Having a player of his calibre certainly allowed his teams to dominate the proceedings in the matches. But his regular and prolonged injuries limited his game and a similar will be the case in upcoming Copa America preparations. Vinicius Jr Gifts Signed Real Madrid Jersey to DJ Khaled After UEFA Champions League 2023–24 Title Win (Watch Video).

Very recently, the Al-Hilal forward has been suffering from a knee injury that has kept him sidelined since September of 2023. The star has shown great progress in rehab and was recently seen working out in a gym. However, as per Brazil's team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar, the injury Neymar has generally takes about nine months of recovery time. It's tough to rush the 31-year-old back to the pitch. Recently turned 32, Neymar won't be part of the Brazilian side to take on Paraguay Copa America 2024 match. Some medical experts even suggest that to recover fully, Neymar may have to miss the upcoming Copa America tournament, which could also affect Brazil’s chances in the tournament, which last won it back in 2007.

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