Overview
- Speaking in Lille, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is on the pool of players who could go to the 2026 World Cup and has recovered from his latest injury.
- Ancelotti set a six-month period for Neymar to earn a final roster spot, stressing that staff will monitor his form alongside other candidates.
- He noted the Brazilian league’s schedule, saying the season technically ends on December 7 before a break, after which Neymar can demonstrate fitness and quality in the new campaign.
- Recent performances at Santos have been inconsistent following multiple injuries, with Yahoo highlighting his struggles and World Soccer Talk reporting 6 goals, 3 assists in 24 games and 17 matches missed.
- A ge (Globo) post amplified Ancelotti’s remarks from the pre-Tunisia friendly, framing the comments as renewed opportunity rather than a guarantee.