Overview

• Neymar was left out of Brazil’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile on September 5 and Bolivia on September 10.
• Carlo Ancelotti said the decision was technical rather than due to physical problems, after earlier reports referenced a minor injury.
• Neymar played 90 minutes for Santos last weekend and said his exclusion was a technical call that he respects.
• Ancelotti stressed he will select only players who are 100 percent fit and play for the team, not just the best individuals.
• He noted fierce competition for places with at least 70 candidates and said he already has a consolidated World Cup group in mind.