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.

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.

Neymar's return to action for Brazil will be delayed yet longer after the forward was ruled out of his country's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers on Friday due to a thigh injury.