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.

Neymar Junior has been named in the Brazil provisional squad for the March international break, after a year and a half out of the Brazil squad.

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.