Two players set for spell on the sidelines as Liverpool bout looms

L'ascesa, le crepe e l'aura ormai sbiadita del Brasile. Dalle nuove stelle ancora in ombra alla domanda che accompagna questo ciclo: cosa resta a Neymar, e a una nazionale che per 20 anni ha cavalcato soltanto il suo talento?

Manchester United's narrow 2-1 win over Brentford was met with another man of the match performance from Casemiro - who continues to prove his irreplaceability. The Brazilian midfielder scored his ninth goal of the season, moving him to second for goals by a midfielder in the Premier League this season. It was his eighth headed goal of the campaign, double that of any other player.

While his presence in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup is still in doubt, Neymar could end up traveling to Europe as Santos are reportedly planning friendlies in the area. Neymar‘s most pressing short-term goal is to convince head coach Carlo Ancelotti that he deserves a place in Brazil‘s 2026 World Cup squad. But if he ultimately misses the cut, the Brazilian star could find himself joining Santos on a reported tour of Europe during the tournament. The 2026 World Cup is set to kick off on June 11, bringing most active leagues to a temporary halt, including the Brasileirao. Brazil’s top flight will play its final round before the tournament on May 31, with action resuming on July 22, leaving clubs facing nearly two months without competitive football. According to Globo Esporte, Santos are planning a European tour during the first two weeks of July, coinciding with the World Cup’s knockout stages. The idea is for the Peixe to use a series of friendly matches to keep the squad sharp and ready for the Brasileirão’s resumption. No opponents have been confirmed yet, but the club’s directors are targeting three games in Portugal, using Lisbon as their base. The trip would tie into an agreement Santos signed last November to participate in the Vitoria Cup. Neymar Junior of Santos. Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to announce his final World Cup squad on May 18, with Neymar doing everything in his power to be included. While his participation in the North American tournament remains uncertain, the Brazilian forward already has a contingency plan in place for what would otherwise be a lengthy competitive break. Neymar traveling to Argentina despite viral infection With just five games left before Ancelotti names his squad, Neymar has precious little time to make his case for a World Cup berth. His next opportunity comes on Tuesday, when Santos travel to Argentina to face San Lorenzo in the Copa Sudamericana group stage, though the star is not in ideal condition heading into the fixture. Santos released an official statement addressing the situation: “The athlete Neymar Jr. presented symptoms of a viral infection on Saturday night; he was medicated, responded well, and continues to be monitored by the Santos FC medical department. Neymar is confirmed as part of the delegation traveling to Argentina for Tuesday’s match against San Lorenzo in the Copa Sudamericana.“ Treino rolando em Buenos Aires 🇦🇷⚪⚫ pic.twitter.com/LifCgAEFzm — Santos FC (@SantosFC) April 27, 2026 Alongside teammates Gabriel Brazao, Igor Vinicius, Willian Arao and Gabriel Barbosa, Neymar traveled to Argentina on Monday to join the delegation. Having completed training at Boca Juniors’ training complex, the Brazilian is now expected to be in the starting lineup as he continues his push to arrive at peak form ahead of Ancelotti’s selection deadline.

Manchester United pulled 11 points clear in the race for Champions League qualification as they beat Brentford 2-1 in an entertaining tussle at Old Trafford. First-half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko got the job done, though Mathias Jensen’s 87th-minute strike set up a grandstand finale in Monday’s Premier League clash. United’s fast start should […] The post Manchester United 2-1 Brentford: Carrick´s men edge closer to Champions League qualification appeared first on Soccer News.

Brazilian going in the summer after four years Interim manager says the situation is ‘pretty clear’ Michael Carrick ruled out any ­reversal of Casemiro’s departure from Manchester United in the summer after the Brazilian scored in Monday’s 2-1 win against Brentford. The midfielder’s header on 11 ­minutes was his ninth goal in the ­Premier League, second only for United to Benjamin Sesko, who ­registered just before half-time to seal victory. Casemiro has impressed all season, but previously announced he will leave in June after four years at the club. Carrick stated the decision will not be changed.

Highlights from the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brentford.

Red Devils without key goalscoring forward as race to qualify for Europe heats up

Matheus Cunha commended his teammates for securing another crucial win, this time in his absence, against Brentford tonight. Manchester United defeated the Bees 2-1 on home soil, leaving them needing just two points from their remaining four fixtures to qualify for the Champions League. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES […] The post Matheus Cunha issues immediate post-match statement as fans sweat over his injury status pre-Liverpool appeared first on Stretty News.