Forward Neymar was again absent from Brazil'straining ground at Morristown in New Jersey on Wednesday as the team ​prepare for their World Cupcurtain-raiser against Morocco on Saturday while also celebrating coach Carlo Ancelotti's 67th birthday, Reuters reported. 

Ancelotti's players honoured the Italian, who is tasked with ending Brazil's 24-year wait for a sixth World Cup title, with a traditional ​guard of honour.

However, Barcelona forward Raphinha joked that the players ​opted for gentler treatment than is customary.