Reports in Spain and Brazil are claiming Neymar has been restricted to starting on the bench in Barcelona’s pre-season games due to suffering from anaemia, a  blood condition that can lead to the sufferer feeling tired and weak.

Neymar signed for Barcelona from Santos for €57m at the end of last season and has seen his appearances in the club’s pre-season games restricted to appearances from the bench and now rumours are circulating that the Brazilian will not make the trip[ for Barca’s upcoming tour of Thailand.