Neymar has spent almost a year and a half out of the Brazil side due to injuries, but had appeared rejuvenated since his return to Santos in February.

Neymar Junior has been named in the Brazil provisional squad for the March international break, after a year and a half out of the Brazil squad.

In addition to Neymar's absence, Brazil will also be without Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson and Flamengo's defender Danilo, both ruled out due to fitness concerns. Coach Dorival Júnior confirmed their unavailability in a video published by the Brazil Football Confederation.

According to Xinhua, the 33-year-old, sidelined from Brazil's squad since October 2023 due to a knee injury, has been replaced by teenage Real Madrid forward Endrick. Expressing his disappointment on Instagram,

Brazil call up teenage forward Endrick to replace Neymar for this month's World Cup qualifiers after the Santos attacker picks up a muscle injury.

Neymar's wait for his next Brazil cap will continue after the Santos forward was withdrawn from their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Real Madrid striker Endrick replaced Neymar in the squad. Ederson's substitute was Lyon's Lucas Perri, while Flamengo defender Danilo was replaced by his club teammate Alex Sandro, also a Brazil veteran.

Brazil have called up teenage Real Madrid striker Endrick to replace the injured Neymar for this month's World Cup qualifiers, the country's FA announced on Friday.

A member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has on Friday been afforded a recall at international level.The player in question? Endrick.Frontman Endrick was for his part left out