Neymar and Brazil.
Before Brazil’s World Cup match against Scotland.

Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar is fit enough to play the full 90 minutes against Scotland after missing Brazil’s first two World Cup matches. The 34-year-old has recovered from a calf problem and trained fully this week.

Brazil may use Neymar from the bench or as a starter as they chase top spot in Group C. His return gives Ancelotti another attacking option, especially with Raphinha sidelined by injury for now too.

Raphinha and Brazil.
After Brazil’s win over Haiti.

Raphinha says he will do everything possible to play again at the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury against Haiti. The Brazil winger will miss Scotland and is unlikely to return before the round of 16.

ESPN Brasil reported a quarter-final comeback may be more realistic, with this his fourth hamstring problem in a year. Ancelotti can use Rayan, Gabriel Martinelli or Neymar while Raphinha recovers from the latest setback.

Neymar and Brazil.
Before Brazil’s World Cup match against Scotland.

Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar is fit enough to play the full 90 minutes against Scotland after missing Brazil’s first two World Cup matches. The 34-year-old has recovered from a calf problem and trained fully this week.

Brazil may use Neymar from the bench or as a starter as they chase top spot in Group C. His return gives Ancelotti another attacking option, especially with Raphinha sidelined by injury for now too.

Cristian Romero and Argentina.
After Argentina’s World Cup win over Austria.

Cristian Romero has downplayed fears over a right knee issue after leaving Argentina’s 2-0 win against Austria early in the second half. The Tottenham defender said he expects to recover within days.

Lionel Scaloni said Romero has been managing the problem and will undergo checks. Argentina may rest him against Jordan, especially with qualification already secured and the knockout stage approaching.

Christian Pulisic and the United States.
Before the USMNT’s final World Cup group match against Turkey.

Christian Pulisic has returned to full training after recovering from a left calf injury. The forward had aggravated the problem against Paraguay and did not feature in the United States’ win over Australia.

Pulisic’s return boosts a USMNT side already through as group winners. Cristian Roldan is now day-to-day with a muscle strain, while Tyler Adams may be rested to avoid suspension risk.

Neymar and Brazil.
Before Brazil’s World Cup match against Scotland.

Neymar is fit to return after missing Brazil’s first two group games with a calf injury. Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the forward is available as Brazil prepare for a decisive match in Group C.

Neymar’s return comes as Brazil deal with questions over attacking fluency and Raphinha’s injury. He may begin on the bench, but his availability gives Ancelotti another option before the knockout stage.

Cristian Romero, Argentina
Monday

Argentina are waiting on medical tests for Cristian Romero after the centre-back left the 2-0 win over Austria with a knee problem. Lionel Scaloni said the extent of the issue will only be known after scans.

Romero was replaced by Nicolas Otamendi in the 57th minute and may sit out the final group match against Jordan. The Tottenham defender had previously dealt with knee ligament trouble near the end of the club season.

Nico Schlotterbeck, Germany
Monday

Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the World Cup with medial ligament damage in his left ankle, ending his tournament. The Borussia Dortmund centre-back suffered the injury during Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast.

Schlotterbeck tried to continue but was forced off at half-time before scans confirmed a tournament-ending injury. He will remain with Germany’s squad in the United States, while Julian Nagelsmann praised his influence off the pitch.

Christian Pulisic, United States
Monday

Christian Pulisic has returned to full United States training for the first time since aggravating a calf injury before the World Cup opener. His comeback boosts Mauricio Pochettino before the dead-rubber group finale against Turkey.

Pulisic missed the Australia win after several modified sessions, but trained with teammates on Monday. The USMNT have already secured top spot, while Cristian Roldan is now day-to-day with a muscle strain before rotation decisions.

Nico Schlotterbeck
After Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast

Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after suffering medial ligament damage in his left ankle. The Borussia Dortmund centre-back was forced off at half-time against Ivory Coast.

Julian Nagelsmann said Schlotterbeck would remain with the squad for now, despite being out for several months. Antonio Rudiger is expected to regain a bigger role as Germany prepare for Ecuador and the knockout phase.