Whenever BrazilfaceArgentina, the soccer world turns its attention to it, regardless of the tournament or time of the year. On Tuesday, November 16, Tite’s 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 starwon’t 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 won’t be there.
The reason why Neymarwon’t 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 won’t travel to Argentina.
Neymar won’t 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, Brazil’stechnical commissiondecided to preserve him, a team statement explained.
That leaves Brazil without two key players for this match. Even though they’re 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.
