For months, Neymar’s return to the Brazil national team has been one of the most talked-about topics in South American soccer. However, in a disappointing turn of events, the Santos ace will not be available after suffering a left thigh injury that has ruled him out of action.

Neymar Jr. missed the matchup against Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifiers. One of the most highly anticipated matchups for soccer fans was set to take place on Matchday 14 of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifiers,

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.