After the end of club seasons across major countries, stars are back on national duty and preparing for the international matches. One of the most followed nations in Football - Brazil will be playing in Copa America. The tournament will start from 21st June 2024. With just two weeks remaining for the continental competition, teams are playing friendly matches to fine-tune their tactics. Brazil will take on Mexico on June 9 at Kyle Field in Texas. Many star players already joined the squad for the practice. But the question is whether star striker Neymar Jr will be part of Brazil’s preparations.  Hungarian Model Gabriella Gaspar Claims Brazilian Footballer Neymar Jr. as the Father of Her Daughter.

The Al-Hilal star did not feature in most of the matches of the club’s treble-winning season. Although the side 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 Mexico vs Brazil International Friendly Match?

Considered one of the most gifted and talented footballing talents in the world, Neymar Jr. has a huge fanbase. The Brazilian striker maintains the status of one of the technical and most feared strikers in the football world. He is hardly left even on the bench when available. 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 Mexico in an international friendly 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 they last won it back in 2007.

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