"Neymar is not at 100 percent and therefore he is not on the list. Neymar is not at 100 percent of his capability. If he can be at 100 percent physically, he can be there. Neymar could be at the World Cup. Neymar has to keep working, playing, showcasing his qualities and maintaining good physical condition."
"Brazil's matches against France and Croatia on March 26 in Boston and March 31 in Orlando, respectively, will be the last encounters before Ancelotti names his final World Cup roster on May 18. Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, has not played for the national team since October 2023, when he tore the ACL and meniscus in his left knee."
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has omitted Neymar from the squad for friendlies against France and Croatia in March, which serve as final preparation before the May 18 World Cup roster announcement. Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, has been sidelined since October 2023 due to an ACL and meniscus tear. Despite playing 90 minutes in a recent Santos match and expressing his World Cup ambitions, Ancelotti stated Neymar must reach 100 percent physical fitness to be considered. The 34-year-old's exclusion reflects concerns about his readiness. Meanwhile, Ancelotti named a 26-man squad featuring new call-ups Endrick and Igor Thiago, with attacking options including Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Joao Pedro, and Matheus Cunha.
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