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Neymar’s absence from Brazil’s World Cup opener against Morocco and Ancelotti’s search for attacking depth

Neymar will miss Brazil’s first World Cup match against Morocco because of a calf injury, forcing Carlo Ancelotti to adjust Selecao’s attack from the start. Brazil expect him back in training next week, while the group with Haiti and Scotland leaves room for caution but keeps pressure on one of the tournament favourites