"Neymar has struggled to find consistent fitness since tearing his ACL towards the end of 2023, with repeated injuries limiting his ability to turn out regularly at club level. That could mean that Neymar is absent from Brazil's World Cup squad for the first time since 2010, when Dunga decided he was too young and inexperienced to go to South Africa despite a popular movement calling for his inclusion."
"Neymar has not played for Brazil since 2023, and Ancelotti seemed sceptical as to whether he should be included in his squad for this summer's tournament in North America. The Italian told the Athletic that Neymar 'was and is' in his thoughts, but that a decision will only be made when it comes time to name his final squad."
"Ancelotti said: He is a great talent. What we have to look for with him is not if he's able to trap the ball or pass the ball. [The question] is if his condition is good." Brazil will kick off their World Cup against Morocco at Metlife Stadium on Saturday, June 13, with Scotland and Haiti making up the rest of their group."
Neymar returned to Santos in January 2025 after a two-year injury-hit spell with Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. He has regained some goalscoring form for Santos and hoped it would earn him a place in Brazil’s squad for the World Cup in North America. His fitness has remained inconsistent since tearing his ACL in late 2023, with repeated injuries limiting regular club appearances. Neymar has not played for Brazil since 2023. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has kept Neymar in mind but will decide only when naming the final squad, focusing on whether his condition is good rather than his technical ability. Brazil begins the tournament against Morocco on June 13.
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