The Brazil National Football Team are all set to begin their Copa America 2024 campaign as they take on the Costa Rica National Football Team on matchday 1. The runners-up from the Copa America 2021 edition will be looking for a better campaign this year. With a stacked-up squad, Brazil have a good amount of chances of winning the Copa America 2024 title. But they have a good amount of competition starting from the group stage. Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Proud’ of Portugal After Commanding 3–0 Win Against Turkey in UEFA Euro 2024.

Brazil is not in the best of forms as they have only been able to win a couple of international friendlies out of their last five friendlies played. The young Brazil team is full of stars who are playing in the top club of the world's top leagues. When it comes to the match against Costa Rica, it will be an easy deal for the star-stuck Brazil squad. When we talk about Neymar Jr, he has always played a big role in the Brazil National Football Team even helping them win an Olympic gold medal. The Brazil star has been out of action since September 2023. After joining Al-Hilal as his new club, Neymar Jr hasn't played much for the club as he faced an injury after just joining the club. Lionel Messi Birthday Special: A Look at Staggering Records, Achievements of Argentine Football Legend As He Turns 37.

Will Neymar Jr Play in Brazil vs Costa Rica Copa America 2024 Match?

Neymar Jr has been out of action due to a serious knee injury and is recovering from the injury at the moment. Neymar has been spotted training with his Brazil teammates a couple of times but hasn't been cleared and declared fit to play in the Copa America 2024 edition. Even Brazil National Football Team Coach Dorival Junior has confirmed that the Al-Hilal star will be missing Copa America 2024 tournament and is expected to reutrn only after the tournament is over.

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