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Neymar to miss Brazil's Haiti clash as team seeks World Cup reset
The Telegraph India··19 Jun
Telegraph India reported that Brazil's federation confirmed Neymar will not travel for Friday's Group C match against Haiti in Philadelphia after a calf injury, having missed the 1-1 opener against Morocco.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Brazil need a win against Haiti to stay on track in Group C.
- Neymar's fitness remains uncertain for the knockout rounds.
- Scotland lead the group after beating Haiti 1-0.
What's Happening
- Neymar stays at the New Jersey base camp.
- Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in the opener.
- The Haiti match is on Friday in Philadelphia.
Tournament Context
- Ancelotti took charge just over a year before the World Cup.
- Morocco looked sharper for long spells in the opener.
- Danilo, Fabinho and Cunha improved Brazil after halftime.
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