Santos have rejected claims of transparency issues regarding Neymar's calf injury, confirming they provided all medical tests to Brazil's Football Confederation by May 18. The 34-year-old suffered a grade 2 muscle strain during Santos' defeat to Coritiba on May 17, sidelining him for at least two weeks.

Neymar remains doubtful for Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco on June 13. The Santos captain will miss warm-up matches against Panama and Egypt while racing against time to be fit for the tournament. Brazil's physiotherapy team includes Santos professionals who have worked with Neymar for over a decade.

Despite missing national team action since an ACL tear in October 2023, Neymar was included in Brazil's 26-man World Cup squad. FIFA rules allow squad replacements up to one day before a team's first match. Santos maintains their medical department aligns with CBF's treatment schedule, expressing confidence in Neymar's recovery capacity.