After the star forward was absent from Santos’ recent match against Mirassol, speculation quickly spread about whether the Brazilian icon had suffered another injury at a crucial moment in his battle for a 2026 FIFA World Cup spot in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad.

While Neymar Jr.’s performances continue to impress at Santos, his comeback with Brazil is surrounded by several doubts due to his absence in the latest game. In light of this, Thiago Silva has expressed strong support for the 34-year-old star's spot in the 2026 World Cup.

After missing Santos' game against Mirassol FC with Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti in the attendance, Neymar broke the silence dismissing the reports over a new injury: "Nothing is going on."

In the immediate aftermath of the operation, Rodrygo addressed supporters with an emotional statement that quickly circulated across social media.

A Brazilian player suffered a physical issue and will likely not be considered by Carlo Ancelotti for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With his decision to rest for the next Santos game, Neymar has reportedly put his return to Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil national team in danger.

Brazil icon Hulk has created headlines after being involved in the Atlético Mineiro–Cruzeiro mayhem which saw 23 red cards.

After his surgery, Neymar Jr. appears to be close to his best physical form at Santos, scoring two goals and providing one assist in three games. Given this, the veteran could be close to returning to Brazil, as Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly making a decision ahead of the upcoming friendly games.

Now, as the Brazil national team prepares for another World Cup journey, the 2007 Ballon d’Or winner has spoken glowingly about his old coach.

With three months to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Carlo Ancelotti has set high expectations for Brazil.

Rodrygo's serious ACL injury has reportedly opened the door for Neymar to make his return to the Brazil national team under head coach Carlo Ancelotti for the March international window.

Carlo Ancelotti and Kylian Mbappe both added their sympathetic words to the flood of messages to Rodrygo after a devastating twist altered both club and country ambitions in one cruel moment.

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Rodrygo will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Brazil, and his teammates Neymar and Vinicius sent messages of encouragement to him.

Carlo Ancelotti will not have Rodrygo Goes available for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, as the Real Madrid player suffered a serious injury.