“The return seemed so close, but unfortunately I won’t be able to wear the most important jersey in the world for the moment,” he wrote.
“We had long conversations and everyone knows of my desire to return, but we agreed that it’s best not to take any risks and prepare as best as possible to completely eradicate the injury,” he added.
With Brazil down in fifth place in South American World Cup qualifying, coach Dorival Junior had recalled Brazil’s top scorer with 79 goals to the side he last represented in October 2023.
