Brazil National Team head coach Dorival Junior announced that in addition to Neymar, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson and Flamengo defender Danilo will also be unable to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina due to injuries. In place of these players, Lucas Perri from Lyon, Alex Sandro from Flamengo, and young talent Endrick from Real Madrid have been added to the squad.
Neymar had returned to the pitch at Santos, where he started his football career, following long-term injuries, but his injury problems have continued to persist.
Brazil's squad is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Al-Nassr), Lucas Perri (Lyon)
Defenders: Alex Sandro, Leo Ortiz, Wesley (Flamengo), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Guilherme Arana (Atletico-MG), Marquinhos (PSG), Murillo (Nottingham Forest), Vanderson (Monaco)
Midfielders: Andre, Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton), Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Gerson (Flamengo)
Forwards: Estevao (Palmeiras), Joao Pedro (Brighton), Raphinha (Barcelona), Savinho (Manchester City), Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Endrick (Real Madrid)
News Source: 12punto
