Neymar is not playing today because he is recovering from a leg muscle injury sustained last week. Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti cited this injury as the reason for Neymar's omission from the squad for the current matches. Neymar has been out of international duty since October 2023 due to knee injuries and is still working on regaining full fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Additionally, his club, Santos, has also been dealing with his recurring leg injuries that keep him sidelined in domestic matches.