"Hodrigu's injury? Yuri-body Neymar 'surge' as a replacement for 'Chance to Me'... "Prove the remaining three games before the warm-up match in March." Special name

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Neymar (34, Santos) is being mentioned as a substitute for Hodrigo (25, Real Madrid), who was unable to play in the 2026 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup due to injury.

Real officially announced on the 4th (Korea Standard Time) that "Hodrigu was diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus cartilage rupture in his right knee."

Hodrigu was injured in a La Liga 26th round home game against Getafe at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain on the 3rd. After missing for a month due to tendinitis, he suffered a serious injury in the return game, which made him even more sad.

The cruciate ligament rupture takes at least six months to return. Therefore, Hodrigo will not be able to play in the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup, which is about 100 days away.

Hodrigo expressed disappointment on his social media (SNS), but made a determination to come back stronger. "I have a big obstacle to my life and career, so I haven't been able to do my favorite thing (football) for a while," he said. "I'm out for the season from my team and I can't even step on the World Cup," he said, "All I have left is to be strong as always. It's a very difficult moment, but I won't stop here," he said.

Brazil's national team, which is aiming to win the World Cup, will also be hit hard. Hodrigo's departure is leading to the issue of selecting a substitute for the national team. Global soccer media 'One Football' highlighted the possibility of Neymar's joining the national team, which is raising his form in Santos.

Neymar, who underwent knee surgery in December last year, returned last month and is in good condition. On the 27th of last month, the most recent game, he scored multiple goals to lead the team to a 2-1 victory against Vasco da Gama.

Brazil will announce the list of players to play in the March A-match warm-up matches against France and Croatia on the 16th. The two consecutive games are the last mock tests to be held before confirming the final list of 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup.

Neymar is not given much time. "Santus' early elimination from the state Paulista (São Paulo State League) reduced Neymar's chances to prove his sense of action," the media said. "There are only three national league games he can play against Basku da Gama, Mirasol and Corinthians before the announcement of the national team's roster."

Neymar must fully prove to the Brazilian coaches that his physical ability can handle the big stage of the World Cup in this limited three stages.

Soccer fans around the world are paying attention to whether Neymar, who is standing in front of the "only three games" test, can be dramatically included in the World Cup list.

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