Ronaldo backs Neymar to win Brazil’s sixth 🇧🇷 | OneFootball

Ronaldo Fenômeno seems convinced that Neymar's story with the Brazilian National Team is not over yet. Although the Santos number 10 is likely to miss another call-up from coach Carlo Ancelotti due to physical problems, the former striker made a point of publicly expressing his confidence in the star's football skills.

"It's an exaggeration from the minority who believe he's neglecting his recovery," Ronaldo said about Neymar's physical recovery at the Mercado Livre Experience event. "Those who have lived in football understand perfectly how hard it is to come back from an injury, regain rhythm and confidence. The other day I was playing tennis with Luisa Stefani, doubles champion at the São Paulo Open, and she had a cruciate ligament injury at the same time as Neymar. She is still in pain to this day. It's a process that has to be taken slowly."

Ronaldo is an authority on the subject. During his career, the Phenomenon had two serious knee injuries. In one of them, doctors even said that he would not return to play professionally. The story is well known. The former number 9 not only returned but won a World Cup scoring two goals in the final against Germany in 2002. Therefore, he has faith that Neymar will also lift the much-dreamed cup in 2026.

"I'm sure he will be 100% and bring us our sixth title," said Ronaldo. "He is a decisive player for the Brazilian National Team. We don't have another player like Neymar. If he is 100%, we will have better results than if he wasn't."

Ronaldo also commented on Carlo Ancelotti's work at the helm of the Brazilian National Team. The Phenomenon was coached by the Italian when he played for Milan. His stint at the rossoneri club was short, but long enough for the former striker to have a great impression of the coach.

"Great coach. I was with him at Milan, he's a great friend I made in football. He's a guy who has already brought stability to the Brazilian National Team. I think his results will fluctuate until the World Cup, it's natural in this adaptation process to get to know the players and understand who you can trust. All of this is important and requires time. I have a lot of faith that he will achieve great goals with the National Team," concluded the Phenomenon.

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