Whenever BrazilfaceArgentina, the soccer world turns its attention to it, regardless of the tournament or time of the year. On Tuesday, November 16, Titeâs sidevisitsLa Albicelesteon Matchday 14 of the Conmebol 2022 World Cup Qualifiers. However, it will have to do so withoutNeymar.
La Canarinha have already suffered a major blow when Casemirowas ruled out for the upcoming game. Now that the PSG starwonât travel with the team either, the outlook looks even more challenging for Brazil.
La Verde-amarelahaveclinched a spot in Qatar when they beat Colombia on Thursday to continueatop thestandings, buttheir visit to Argentina means a special opportunityofredemption a few months after the Copa America final. However, Neymar wonât be there.
The reason why Neymarwonât play for Brazil vs. Argentina
Shortly beforeBrazil had to make the trip to San Juan, where the match will take place, bad newstookthe five-time world champions by shock. Neymaris unavailable for this clash and wonât travel to Argentina.
Neymar wonât play for Brazil against Argentina becausein the last practices he began tosufferpain in the adductorof his left thigh. As there was no time for further examinations, Brazilâstechnical commissiondecided to preserve him, a team statement explained.
That leaves Brazil without two key players for this match. Even though theyâre alreadyqualified for the next World Cup, facing Argentina is always special. For the hosts, on the other hand, there are better news as Lionel Messi will start again.
