Ancelotti unsure on Neymar for Copa, says: "He has six months" | OneFootball

Neymar was once again a topic in Carlo Ancelotti's press conference for the Brazilian National Team. This Monday, the Italian coach was asked once more about a possible call-up for the attacking midfielder from Santos. However, the coach did not guarantee the 33-year-old player in the World Cup, but he sent a message to him.

“Neymar is on the list of players who could be in the World Cup. There are six months left until the final list, and we have to observe him and others. We must avoid mistakes in the final list. He has six months left to play. He will have time to show his qualities and his physical condition,” said Ancelotti, in a press conference.

Neymar in the National Team

Neymar's call-up to the Brazilian National Team has been a hot topic for a long time. After the 2022 World Cup, the number 10 suffered from severe injuries and couldn't maintain the level he was accustomed to in his career.

In October 2023, during a game for the Brazilian National Team, Neymar suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Since then, the athlete's physical condition has been heavily questioned, and he has not returned to play for Brazil.

The 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will take place between June and July of next year.

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