Carlo Ancelotti have officially taken over as head coach for Brazil national team, commissioned to lead Seleção’s project towards 2026 FIFA VM In the United States, Canada and Mexico. When Brazil prepares for his first matches under his leadership, Ancelotti has declared his decision to leave Neymar out of the squad.
In his first dial, Ancelotti surprised the fans by recalling players who had fallen out of benefit in recent years, including Casemoro, Antony and Danilo. But the absence of neymar—BrazilMarquee -Star – hit the eyebrows. During his introductory press conference, Ancelotti treated his selection criteria.
“For this call, I tried to choose players who are currently in good shape. Neymar has just returned from an injury and has just started playing again. Everyone knows that he is a very important player – he has always been and will always be. We count on him, obviously“He said when asked about Neymar.
Ancelotti acknowledged that the squad lacks several important players due to injuries. “Unfortunately, right now, many players are injured and cannot be with the national team. Neymar recently came back, as well as Rodrygo, Gabriel (Magalhaes), Joelinton, Eder Militao, Ederson … But Brazil has many talented players. In Neymar’s specific cases, we expect him to be at his best. “
Ancelotti continued to detail the plan he shares with both Neymar and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). “He returned to Brazil to play and prepare for the World Cup, and both Me, CBF and Neymar share the same goal: that he is ready for the World Cup. I talked to him this morning to explain it – he agrees with us, and that is the path we continue“He concluded.
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Brazil will meet Ecuador on June 5 and Paraguay at home on June 10, 2026 World Cup qualifiers -the first official matches in the Ancelotti era. While Neymar will miss these games, he remains stuck in Brazil’s long -term plansWith next year’s World Cup that is expected to be his final performance on the global stage.
When could Neymar make his debut under Carlo Ancelotti?
Neymar recently made his return from a prolonged thigh injurywith outside the bench for Santos in two short performances: 26 minutes In Copa do Brasil on May 22 against CRB, and another 26 minutes In Brasileirão against Vitória on May 25. With the international break just two weeks away, Ancelotti considered it too soon for Neymar to return to the national team actions.
So, When can we see Neymar’s debut under Ancelotti? Brazil’s next scheduled matches are in September: They will host Chile on September 9 and travel to Bolivia on September 14 for additional World Cup qualifiers. If Neymar remains in shape he is expected to be included in the squad—And was finally able to begin his chapter under Ancelotti’s leadership.
