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Will Neymar be at the World Cup? Ancelotti explained

Brazil National Team Technical Director Carlo Ancelotti made statements about whether Neymar will be in the World Cup squad.

Will Neymar be at the World Cup? Ancelotti explained

Brazil's national team coach Carlo Ancelotti gave an update ahead of the World Cup on whether star player Neymar will be able to play in the tournament.ANCELOTTI ON NEYMARBrazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti says Santos star Neymar still has a chance of making the 2026 World Cup squad.Speaking to the press ahead of a friendly against Tunisia, the Italian coach said they will continue to monitor the 33-year-old closely and that he has six months to make the final squad.'HE'S OVERCOME HIS INJURY'Ancelotti made it clear that Neymar is still in the national team pool: "Neymar is on our list of players who can go to the World Cup." The experienced coach said that they will be watching not only Neymar but all potential candidates and the aim is to build the strongest squad. Ancelotti especially focused on the physical condition of the star player. The experienced coach said the following about his injury: "He has recovered from his injury. He has six months ahead of him. When the Brazilian League is over he will have a short vacation and when the new season starts he will have the opportunity to show his quality and his physical level."

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