Even though Brazil have already validated their ticket for the 2022 World Cup, the news hurts.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Monday the withdrawal of the PSG star for the match against Argentina.
The Brazilian striker is reportedly experiencing pain in his thigh.
“After training this morning, Neymar complained of pain in the adductors of his left thigh.
In the impossibility of carrying out additional examinations, the technical staff decided to preserve the player who will not go with the delegation to San Juan ”, explained the CBF.
Messi is "well physically"
The World Cup qualifier will be held on Tuesday (Wednesday at 12:30 a.m. KST) in San Juan, a thousand kilometers west of Buenos Aires.
Lionel Messi's Argentina can take another step towards the 2022 World Cup if they beat their great rival Brazilian, already qualified.
Messi, who is recovering from calf and knee injuries, could start the game after playing around 20 minutes against Uruguay (1-0 victory) to get back on track.
“He's good physically.
It is confirmed that he will play, we hope he is doing well, ”commented Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni, without specifying whether his captain would start at kick-off.
The first leg of qualifying, last September in São Paulo, was arrested on intervention by Brazilian health authorities, four Argentine players playing in England being accused of violating anti-Covid protocols.
No decision to postpone or win on the green carpet has yet been made.