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Neymar picked for Brazil's World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness

Neymar has made Brazil’s World Cup squad

MAY 18 • Associated Press

No Neymar for Brazil's last friendlies before Ancelotti names his World Cup squad

Neymar has been left out of Brazil’s two friendlies in the United States this month

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Scores in win Sandro scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Monza.

Impact Sandro saw his first goal contribution of the season in the club's final game of the campaign, scoring in the 28th minute off of a Nicolo Fagioli assist. The defender only started in eight of his 16 appearances this season, registering five crosses, 13 tackles, 15 interceptions and 23 clearances in his 716 minutes of play.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option in cup final Sandro (calf) was an unused sub in Wednesday's Coppa Italia final versus Atalanta.

Impact Sandro returned to the game-day squad list after a two-game absence because of an ailment. He could get some opportunities in the final two matches if the starters are rested since Juventus have nothing more on the line. He has logged three tackles (all won), three clearances and four blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Salernitana tilt Sandro (calf) "will be unavailable Sunday but should return in short order," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Sandro will sit his second game in a row due to a minor muscular problem. Daniele Rugani will likely replace Danilo (thigh), while Tiago Djalo will serve as the main defensive deputy, potentially making his Serie A debut.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Roma game Sandro won't be available against Roma due to muscle fatigue in his left calf, TuttoSport relayed.

Impact Sandro trained on the side late in the week and will be left home to heal. Daniele Rugani will serve as the top defensive backup without him.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Features in midweek bout Sandro (thigh) came off the bench late in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Lazio in the domestic cup.

Impact Sandro was sidelined by an ailment against the same opponent last Saturday but quickly shook it off. He'll be an extra option in the back and on the left wing. He has totaled four tackles (three won), five interceptions and eight clearances in his last five showings (three starts).

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lazio tilt Sandro hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Lazio due to thigh muscle fatigue, Goal reported.

Impact Sandro picked up an ailment in training and will skip at least one contest because of it. Daniele Rugani will be the top deputy behind the three starters in the back.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available in cup game Sandro (thigh) was an unused sub in Thursday's Coppa Italia match versus Frosinone.

Impact Sandro returned to the game-day squad list after missing two fixtures due to a thigh problem and will resume deputizing the three starters in the back, especially Federico Gatti, and be a defensive option on the left wing. He has logged five tackles (one won), one interception, and six clearances in his last four appearances (two starts).

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss a couple of games Sandro (thigh) will be out for about ten days, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Sandro is poised to skip the contests against Roma and Salernitana. Federico Gatti will most likely return to the XI, while Daniele Rugani will serve as the top defensive deputy.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor problem Sando didn't suffer a muscular lesion and has an overloaded right biceps femoris, Juventus relayed.

Impact Sandro escaped without major issues and is considered day-to-day. Federico Gatti will likely get the start versus Roma regardless of whether he's available or not.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Frosinone match in first half Sandro won two of three tackles and three duels and had one clearance in 27 minutes in Saturday's clash with Frosinone before subbing off due to a right thigh injury, Sky Italy rep...

Impact Sandro was making a rare start over Federico Gatti and was busy during his time on the pitch but was unable to finish the first half. He's headed for some tests.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Monza Sandro won nine duels and had two blocks, one interception, and three clearances in Friday's 2-1 victory against Monza.

Impact Sandro returned to the starting XI a week after recuperating from an injury and had a serviceable display. However, Federico Gatti has likely played too well to be unseated at this point, and Danilo will resume being a regular once fully healthy, so he might not have a consistent role going forward.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes late cameo versus Inter Sandro (thigh) had four passes after coming in late in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Sandro saw very limited action in his return from a thigh strain. He'll be an option either for the back three or the left wing moving forward, but he'll need Federico Gatti or Daniele Rugani to slip up to resume being a starter.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Option for team Sandro (thigh) is an option off the bench for Sunday's clash versus Inter.

Impact Sandro has missed the last three months with a thigh injury, but is back with the team. It could take him a few matches to return to the starting XI as he needs to return to full fitness, with Gleison Bremer, Federico Gatti and Daniele Rugani holding it down in the back line for the time being.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for Inter clash Sandro (thigh) returned to full training Tuesday, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Sandro took longer than anticipated to heal from a thigh strain but is on track to be available Sunday. Still, the coach will likely stick with more in-form defenders given their recent performances, the magnitude of the game, and especially the fact that he's been out for two months. Daniele Rugani and Federico Gatti have stepped up while he was out. He played just twice before getting hurt, notching two tackles, five interceptions, and five clearances and contributing to one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for next two games Sandro (thigh) is poised to return after the next international break, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.

Impact Sandro hasn't begun ramping in practice, as his thigh injury was more serious than expected, but he should do so in the next week or two. With Danilo (thigh) also on the mend, Daniele Rugani and Federico Gatti have routinely partnered with Gleison Bremer.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Sandro (thigh) will remain sidelined for Sunday's clash with Milan, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Sandro has yet to be cleared for full practice and might need some time to be ready even after that since he has been out for a month. Federico Gatti, Daniele Rugani, and Dean Huijsen will play in the back while he and Danilo (thigh) recover.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers substantial injury Sandro has been diagnosed with a medium-grade strain of the biceps femoris muscle of the left thigh, Juventus announced.

Impact Sandro will miss the upcoming stretch of games and is not a lock to return right after the next international break, as the injury could take up to six weeks to heal. He'll take further tests in a fortnight to better determine his timetable. He had already ceded the starting job to Federico Gatti. Daniele Rugani will serve as the top defensive backup while he's on the mend.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers against Bologna Sandro registered two crosses (two accurate), two chances, four interceptions, and three clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Impact Sandro did a little bit of everything on both ends but had a miscue with Gleison Bremer on the opponents' lone goal. He has started over Federico Gatti to open the season. He has posted five clearances, five interceptions, and two accurate crosses so far.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in season finale Sandro didn't play in the last two contests against Udinese and Milan.

Impact Sandro paid the price for lingering physical problems and Federico Gatti's emergence in the last couple of months. He has recorded two assists, 27 crosses (five accurate), 48 tackles, and 86 clearances in 34 appearances, contributing to ten clean sheets. He played enough to trigger a clause to prolong his contract for another season, but he's reportedly not a lock to stay put.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in the back in Atalanta game Sandro won five of seven tackles and ten duels and had four clearances and one block in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Sandro had one of his busiest performances of the season as his side managed to blank Atalanta on the road. He often rested lately, but he has logged one assist, 14 tackles (ten won), 22 clearances, and dour crosses (one accurate) in his last four appearances.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in three crosses versus Bologna Sandro won six duels and one of two tackles, drew one foul, and had three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Sandro was more involved offensively as Juventus played with a four-man line for a good chunk of the game, although he was also rather sloppy in the back. He has notched nine tackles (five won), 21 clearances, two interceptions, and four crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to distance in Europa League Sandro (thigh) played the whole nine minutes and provided an assist in Thursday's match versus Sporting CP.

Impact Sandro returned from a two-game absence and didn't seem bothered by his recent thigh problem. Considering the magnitude of the game, he could stay in the XI for Napoli's clash versus Napoli, but it'll hinge on how well he recovers and on Gleison Bremer's availability. He has logged three chances created, seven tackels (five won), two interceptions, and 25 clearances in his last five appearances.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Sporting CP Sandro (thigh) is in Juventus' starting lineup for Thursday's Europa League clash against Sporting Lisbon.

Impact Sandro missed the first leg of this quarterfinal tie last week due to a thigh injury, but he's fit enough to return to the starting XI alongside Bremer and Danilo in the back-three on Thursday.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Neymar picked for Brazil's World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness

No Neymar for Brazil's last friendlies before Ancelotti names his World Cup squad