Copa America 2024 has not been a great outing for the Brazil National Football Team as they suffered an early exit. The team performed well in group stages but the absence of Neymar and Vinicius Jr troubled the side in decisive matches emphasizing the team’s reliance on the two superstars. While Vinicius Jr is yet to deliver on the international stage, Neymar has been Brazil’s stand-out player in many competitions. Fans are looking forward to watching the Al-Hilal star in action again. 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. Once a Ballon d’Or contender suffered multiple injuries keeping him out of action and hampering his gameplay. With the current start to the qualifier campaign and the confirmed absence of multiple premier league stars like Antony, Casemiro, Gabriel Martinelli, and Richarlison, Neymar have to be at his best to deliver for his national side. But will his absence during club season affect his national side selection? Find out below.

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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. He was seen in the gym recovering from the injuries but his absence from the club squad indicates that the star is not 100% fit yet. Vinicius Jr Gifts Signed Real Madrid Jersey to DJ Khaled After UEFA Champions League 2023–24 Title Win (Watch Video).

Having said this, Brazil might have to look to play without their influential captain once again and find their way out to clinch qualification for the upcoming World Cup. Brazil are currently sixth in the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers with seven points from six games. They’ve won twice, drawn once and lost thrice so far.

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