The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released an official statement on Monday (Jun. 8) regarding the recovery of forward Neymar, who suffered a right calf injury.

According to the statement, Brazil’s number 10 underwent an MRI scan that showed “good progress, within expected parameters.” However, no timeline has been set for the player’s return to the field. The statement notes only that Neymar “will follow the recovery and physical preparation plan devised by the Brazilian national team’s medical staff.”

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Brazil’s World Cup debut will take place next Saturday (13) against Morocco in New Jersey, United States, where Carlo Ancelotti’s team has been training. Last Saturday, the squad traveled to Cleveland and defeated Egypt 2-1 in a friendly. Neymar, however, did not travel with the rest of the delegation.

When the national team roster was announced for the World Cup on May 18, Santos, Neymar’s club, reported that the player had swelling in his calf. However, when he joined the national team nine days later, he underwent further tests that revealed a Grade 2 injury in the area. The following day, the national team’s doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, said Neymar would need another two to three weeks to recover. According to that timeline, the earliest possible date for his return would be next Thursday (11).

FIFA allows roster changes up to 24 hours before a team’s opening match. However, at a press conference on May 30, Ancelotti reaffirmed that Neymar will not be removed from the squad.