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Neymar Jr. Forced Out of Brazil National Team Squad Due to Injury

Neymar Jr. won't make his return to Brazil's national team due to injury. | IMAGO/ABACAPRESS

Neymar Jr.'s long awaited return to the Brazil national team will have to be put on hold for the time being.

Expectations were sky-high after Neymar was included in Brazil's 23-man roster for the upcoming Conmebol World Cup qualifier games against Colombia and Argentina. However, the former Barcelona player has been nursing a left thigh injury and a decision was taken to leave Neymar out of the squad for the upcoming games.

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