Brazil's World Cup Journey Begins Amid Concerns Over Neymar's Injury

Neymar misses Brazil's training as they prepare to face Morocco in the World Cup opener while celebrating Carlo Ancelotti's birthday. Neymar is sidelined due to a calf injury, prompting mixed feelings about Brazil's chances. Despite this, pundits express optimism about the team's potential performance.

Neymar was notably absent from Brazil's training session in New Jersey on Wednesday as the team gears up for their World Cup opener against Morocco. The occasion also marked a celebration for coach Carlo Ancelotti's 67th birthday, as players honored him with a gentle guard of honor.

Neymar is undergoing intensive rehabilitation for a calf injury, making him unavailable for the first match and uncertain for subsequent games against Haiti and Scotland. Despite Neymar's absence, Brazilian pundits remain hopeful about the team's prospects.

ESPN pundit Zinho and radio commentator Benjamin Back expressed confidence in Ancelotti's strategy, emphasizing that Brazil is a youthful team with good physical condition. Brazil's World Cup journey commences at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.