The coach of the Brazilian national team, Carlo Ancelotti, answered a question about the future of striker Neymar in the squad. According to the specialist, if the football player gains good physical shape by the 2026 World Cup, he will be able to play in the tournament, BTA reported.
„There is no point in watching Neymar play, everyone already knows how talented he is. In modern football, to realize your talent, you need to be in excellent physical shape. If he gains optimal shape, he will easily be in the national team. Everyone wants to see Neymar in the team when he is in good physical shape. I spoke to him and told him: You have time to recover and help the team show the best at the World Cup. The approach remains the same“, ESPN quotes Ancelotti as saying.
The Brazilian national team has already secured a place in the 2026 World Cup. In September, the Brazilians played against Chile (3:0) and Bolivia (0:1) in the final matches of the qualifying tournament.
The 33-year-old Neymar has 128 matches for the main Brazilian national team, in which he has scored 79 goals.