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Ancelotti Leaves Neymar Out of Brazil's November Squad Over Intensity Standard

The coach says only players at full intensity will be selected for a World Cup campaign, making the November matches auditions for domestic options.

Overview

  • Brazil will play Senegal in London on November 15 and Tunisia in Lille on November 18 in its final friendlies of the year.
  • Neymar made a brief return from a muscle injury for Santos in a 1-1 draw with Fortaleza but was not selected for these games.
  • Carlo Ancelotti emphasized that he will not take players who lack the intensity required for an entire World Cup.
  • The squad highlights domestic performers such as Vitor Roque and includes a recall for Fabinho, with seven call-ups from Brazil’s league.
  • Ancelotti said the national team is the priority despite club commitments like the November 29 Copa Libertadores final, and reports differ on whether he has recently spoken with Neymar.