"Yes, yes, [the question I've heard most so far is] about Neymar, but it's normal because he's a legend of Brazilian football. So, it's normal. I know everyone wants Neymar to get back to his best physical condition. And also, the CBF, the coach, the technical staff of the national team hope that Neymar can return to his best level."
"The truth is that today's football demands many things. Not only talent, but also physical condition, intensity; hopefully, Neymar will be at his best level. I think he needs to play more centrally, not as a winger, because wingers in today's football are players you need to help defensively as well. When you play a little more centrally, the defensive work is much less than when you play as a winger"
Carlo Ancelotti believes Neymar would suit playing as a false nine, moving him from the wing to a more central role that reduces defensive demands. Neymar has not featured for Brazil since suffering an ACL injury against Uruguay in October 2023. Neymar has not been called up since Ancelotti took over in May and missed four international windows under him. Neymar is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals and wants to play at next year's World Cup. Ancelotti cited concerns about Neymar's fitness and omitted him from November friendlies while monitoring his recovery.
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