C. Ancelotti: 'I hope Neymar arrives at the World Cup in his best form'

2025-05-27 22:51 © scanpix

The new head coach of the Brazil national team, Carlo Ancelotti, commented on Neymar's injury and other players who were not called up to the national team due to injuries:

"Neymar is not included in the squad because he has returned from an injury. I spoke to him, and we agreed that I would not call up Neymar to the national team."

"I believe in this player, and we want him to arrive at the World Cup in the best possible condition."

Joelinton, Rodrygo, Eder Militão, and Ederson will also not play for the national team due to injuries."

33-year-old Neymar scored 3 goals in 11 matches for the "Santos" team before his injury.