“He’s a genius”: Zico heaps praise on Neymar before the World Cup | OneFootball

Zico commented on the possibility of Neymar going to the World Cup

Neymar’s name for the World Cup continues to be a topic behind the scenes and on every sports show in the country right now. With that in mind, Zico, Flamengo’s greatest idol, commented on Santos’ number 10 and praised the player.

— No one questions his talent. He is the best Brazilian player of recent years, he is a genius. What needs to be known is whether it will be possible for him to make the most of that. There, everyone will want him to decide things. He is not just another player; he is the cherry on top. People will expect a lot from him, demand a lot from him. The decision will be his (Ancelotti’s), whether he wants to take the risk —, Zico began.

— I wasn’t born a winner, but I’m not going to die a loser either, because the achievements are there, recorded. Now, because of one thing, because you didn’t win one competition, there are people who judge others. Winning is the most important thing in football, but what matters most is putting your head on the pillow and sleeping without guilt —, he concluded.

WHAT IS NEYMAR’S SITUATION?

Neymar is recovering from surgery performed at the end of last year, after the end of the Brazilian Championship. Because of this, he has been used sparingly by Santos at the moment, with his workload being managed due to the player’s history.

However, Neymar has not played for the Brazilian National Team since the end of 2023, when he featured in the World Cup qualifiers. Therefore, the star’s name is uncertain on Carlo Ancelotti’s squad list. The Italian will announce the call-up on May 18.

WHEN DOES THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM PLAY?

Without Neymar and with Danilo and Léo Pereira, from Flamengo, among those called up, the Brazilian National Team takes the field this Tuesday (31) against Croatia, in the United States. It is the penultimate match before the World Cup, and the clash kicks off at 9 p.m. (Brasília time).

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