Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has not closed the team's doors to Santos striker Neymar for the World Cup finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer, BTA reported.
"When he is in shape, he has the level to be in any national or club team on the planet," Ancelotti said of Neymar at his press conference before the friendly match with Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday.
The 33-year-old Neymar has not been called up to the national team in the last two years, suffering from constant injuries since returning to Santos after a stint in Saudi Arabia.
"The team we will select in March could be the same as the one for the World Cup. We want to see how the players will integrate, but the idea is to shape the squad then", the Italian specialist also said. This way, Neymar has time to get into optimal physical shape by March to be part of the Brazil team.
"The Brazilian national team wants and can play good football, but it depends on what you consider a good game. Of course, the players have class and dedication. You have to play good football with and without the ball, which is also an important aspect. Good play is important, but the most important thing is to win", Ancelotti is categorical, who in the control against the Republic of Korea team (5:0), released four strikers - Vinicius, Rodrygo, Mateus Cunha and the teenager Estevao.