Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has clarified the situation regarding Neymar during the squad formation process for the 2026 World Cup. The manager emphasized that the 34-year-old forward's participation in the tournament depends solely on his physical condition. This is reported by Goal.com reporting .
"Neymar's call-up depends entirely on him. It will be decided based on his performance on the pitch. His talent is unquestionable; we only need to assess his physical fitness," Ancelotti said in an interview with The Guardian.
Neymar recently proved he is regaining his form by scoring a goal and providing an assist for Santos against Red Bull Bragantino. This victory ended the team's seven-game winless streak.
The final Brazil squad will be announced on Monday in Rio de Janeiro. The roster includes players from European clubs such as Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Chelsea, although some players have been ruled out due to injuries.
Brazil will play friendly matches against Panama and Egypt ahead of the World Cup. The team will begin their World Cup campaign with a match against Morocco.
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