Cafú backs Neymar, calls for his return and compares him to Messi | OneFootball

The former Brazil captain questioned his absence from the squad and asserted that, for him, the forward is above La Pulga.

Neymar's absence from the Brazil National Team list for the FIFA date caused a stir and added a strong voice. Cafu called for his return and compared him to Lionel Messi.

“From my point of view, Neymar is greater than Messi. If he’s in good shape, he makes it into any national team in the world,” said the former full-back in an interview.

The 2002 World Cup champion maintained that the player's level is unquestionable when he is fit and emphasized his importance to the team for over a decade. “Neymar is not up for debate when he’s well. For 15 years, he had no one at his level to share the responsibility,” he stated.

This is not the first time Cafu has taken this stance. In other statements, he had already highlighted the forward’s technical abilities, although he also pointed out the need for him to take on a stronger leadership role within the team.

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