He has suffered from foot issues in the past, missing parts of the 2024/18 and 2024/19 seasons due to injury, as well as two games at the 2024 World Cup due to ankle ligament damage.

Brazil's outgoing manager Tite confirmed why Neymar was not given the chance, saying: "He would have the fifth and most decisive penalty. The player with the most skills and mental capacity needs to take this one as it is a heavier pressure."