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·10 March 2026

👀 Neymar vents after losing match watched by Ancelotti: Complicated

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Neymar used his social media to express his frustration after his absence was confirmed for the match between Santos and Mirassol, valid for the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship.

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The forward was rested due to muscle pain and will not take the field precisely in the game where the Brazilian National Team coach, Carlo Ancelotti, will be present in the stands of Maião to observe him.

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The Star's Outburst

After spending 12 days focused on physical work and returning to tactical training only last Sunday, the number 10 was quite bothered by the media and public speculation about his condition.

On his Instagram profile, the star defended himself against "theories" and justified his absence against Mirassol.

  1. "If I play injured, as they said last year, I'm wrong. If I only think about myself, I'm wrong. If I save myself, I'm wrong. If I play with pain or something that could worsen, I'm wrong."
  2. Neymar also criticized those who create theories about his routine, stating: "What surprises me the most, I mean, it doesn't surprise me, are the people, those folks who seem to be by my side every day and start making up stories, saying things as if they were the ultimate truth, as if they were the owners of reason. It's very complicated being me, oh my. I have to have the patience to put up with you, see?"

Santos' Version

Despite the pain, the club argues that there is no diagnosed injury in the forward. The decision to rest him was made in agreement with the technical staff a few days ago as a precautionary measure.

Impact on the Brazilian National Team

The absence caught the CBF and Ancelotti by surprise, generating some frustration, as the coach traveled to the interior of São Paulo with the main goal of evaluating Neymar up close.

This situation has direct consequences for the player's future with the national team:

  • Risk of being left out: Being rested now could cost Neymar his spot in the March 16 call-up for the friendlies against France and Croatia, as Ancelotti will not have the observation time he planned.
  • Last chance without the "boss": The star is only expected to return to play in the classic against Corinthians next Sunday at Vila Belmiro. However, Ancelotti will not be present at this game, as he will be attending Botafogo vs. Flamengo at Engenhão. Neymar's evaluation will be left to the National Team's assistants.

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