"Ancelotti, the Brazilian head coach who has won just about every major club title with Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, and AC Milan, began after the World Cup Draw on Friday. We are in December, the World Cup is in June. When I announce the squad in May, if Neymar deserves to go, if he's well, if he's better or the same as others, he will play in the World Cup. Period."
"Neymar, 33, has not been the same talismanic talent that once graced European fields with Barcelona and PSG after tearing his ACL during an Oct. 2023 World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay. However, his level has risen in recent weeks with Brazilian side Santos, as it battles to avoid relegation from the country's top flight. He scored a hat trick on Wednesday against Juventude despite dealing with a muscular injury, then played a full 90 minutes on Sunday in a 3-0 win over Cruzeiro."
Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar must earn a place on Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, with final selection to be announced in May and selection based on fitness and comparative form. Neymar, 33, suffered an ACL tear in October 2023 but has shown improved form for Santos while the club fights relegation. He scored a hat trick against Juventude despite a muscular issue and played 90 minutes in a 3-0 win over Cruzeiro. Neymar has eight goals in 20 matches this season, including five in his last four appearances. Brazil finished fifth in CONMEBOL qualifying, registering six losses.
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