Overview

• The Brazil coach said Neymar can play at his highest level for the Seleção when fully fit, framing any return as contingent on physical condition.
• Neymar has not appeared for Brazil since October 17, 2023, when he was injured in a 2-0 loss to Uruguay in Montevideo.
• Under Carlo Ancelotti, Neymar was first left out for physical reasons and most recently omitted by a technical decision.
• Brazil faces Japan on Tuesday, October 14, in the final friendly of the October FIFA window at 7:30 a.m.
• Young forward Estêvão has become a key contributor under Ancelotti and is the era’s top scorer with three goals.