Neymar will be on bench for Brazil vs. Morocco (opens original article in a new tab)

Neymar will be on the bench for Brazil vs. Morocco but not playing due to a muscle injury, with coach Ancelotti confirming his absence in the opening World Cup match.

• Neymar will not play in Brazil vs. Morocco match
• Neymar is recovering from a right calf muscle injury
• Neymar will be on the bench but not in the squad