Neymar is facing a new ankle issue after Santos' match against Corinthians, but the first medical scans do not indicate a serious injury that would jeopardize his World Cup plans. The Brazilian star will undergo treatment, with his condition to be assessed day by day.

What the Initial Medical Assessment Revealed

The head of Santos' medical team, Rondrigue Zogaim, reported a small injury and swelling of about two millimeters. This suggests it is not just a minor irritation but also not a serious injury at this point. The assessment from Brazil is that Neymar will need about five to ten days of treatment and workload control. Santos does not want to take any risks, especially since the player is about to integrate with the national Brazil team.

Implications for the World Cup

The key for coach Karlo Ancelotti is that, based on current information, the injury does not appear to threaten Neymar's participation in the World Cup. Neymar has been called up to the 26-man Brazil squad, and the international presentation is set for May 27th. The final picture will be determined by the medical headquarters when Neymar presents himself to the squad. Until then, Santos will monitor his recovery and decide if it makes sense to use him again before he leaves for the national team.

For Neymar, the timing is not simple. He has returned to the final Brazil list after a long period of injuries and is preparing for his fourth World Cup. This new issue is not being met with panic but also not with complacency. The goal is to arrive in Brazil fit and without new risks.

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Lefteris Pavlidis

A member of the editorial team at Sportime.GR.