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 has been ruled out of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. He suffered a left thigh injury after rejoining Santos. Other players like Ederson and Danilo are also absent,

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.