Overview

• Neymar was omitted from the 23-man list for Chile and Bolivia after sustaining a minor leg muscle injury in training last week, according to Santos and coach Carlo Ancelotti.
• His absence stretches his Brazil layoff to nearly two years since serious knee ligament damage in October 2023.
• Brazil, already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, hosts Chile at the Maracanã on September 4 before visiting Bolivia on September 9.
• West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá was recalled, while fellow forwards Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo were not selected in this window.
• Ancelotti’s roster blends veterans such as Alisson, Marquinhos and Casemiro with emerging options like Estêvão, reflecting an emphasis on form and fitness evaluation.