The Brazilian national team is again set to take the field without NeymarA scenario that has become too familiar in recent months. When Brazil prepares against the face Colombia in the important Concacaf FIFA World Cup qualifiersThe absence of their talismanic forward is great. The team has struggled to find consistency in his absence, leading to renewed discussions about Brazil’s dependence on Neymar And how they will do without him.
With several young attacking talents in the squadBrazil is trying to move forward, but the statistics are painting a picture. How much does it Selection Really depends on Santos Ace? And even more importantly, When will he finally make his long -awaited return to the national team?
Since Neymar debuted for Brazil on August 10, 2010Canarinho has played total 64 matches without himAnd the results are far from encouraging. According to the data from Obsessed (via Bein Sport), Brazil has managed to win just 54.7% of these matcheslosing one of five games (20.3%). But with Neymar in the squad, the numbers are drastically improved – brazils Win Percentage Hopp to almost 72%and defeat sinks to just 9.4%.
Impact is even clearer in 2026 World Cup qualification. IN 28 matches Neymar has playedThe five times the world champions have only suffered A defeat. Without him, however, the team’s record is noticeably weaker: in 19 matchesThey have dropped four timesdrawn fiveAnd just won ten. These figures underline how Veteran’s presence significantly affects Brasil’s success on the pitch.
Fight to replace Neymar’s influence
Despite years of debate about Brasil’s so -called ‘Neymar addiction“, His extended absence has only reinforced how important he is to the team. Since suffering a devastating ACL and Meniscus injury Against Uruguay in October 2023, the superstar has been out of action and left her national team and looked for a new identity.
Manager Dorival Junior has experimented with one New attacking trio with vinicius, rodrygo and raphinhaBut they have not yet delivered the same texture as Neymar provided. While Raphinha has been in career best form for BarcelonaThe Green-GG yellow’s overall attacking game remains less fluid without their iconic No. 10.
When the team continues to adapt to life without the 33-year-old, some players have openly recognized how difficult his absence has been. Bruno Guimaraes Has recently admitted that the squad was looking forward to Neymar’s return. “We will feel his absence. We are trying to give our best, but there is no doubt that it is a big loss,” Newcastle midfielder pronounced at a press conference.
When will Neymar return to Brasil’s squad?
At the moment Brazil must Continue to compete without Neymaras muscle injury to the back of his left thighs has excluded him from the decisive Mars qualifying towards Colombia and Argentina. But there is finally a potential return date for Santos captain.
With the 33-year-old missing in the March matches, the next possible opportunity for him will join the national team again June 2025when Brazil is facing Ecuador and Paraguay In two more World Cup qualifiers. Then he will have had several months to recover completely, and both Brazil and Santos will hope to get him back on Full strength.
