Neymar Makes Brazil World Cup Squad, Joao Pedro Left Out
Ancelotti recalled Neymar after a year of scrutiny and left out Chelsea striker João Pedro, who had 15 Premier League goals this season.
- On Monday, Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti announced his 26-man World Cup roster, notably excluding Chelsea forward Joao Pedro from the squad heading to North America.
- Despite recording 15 goals and five assists this season, Pedro was a major reason Chelsea won the Club World Cup last summer; his omission remains surprising.
- Ancelotti prioritized a youthful forward line including Endrick and Rayan while recalling veteran Neymar, who played just seven times during an 18-month spell at Al Hilal.
- Other notable exclusions include Gabriel Jesus, Thiago Silva, and Andrey Santos. The manager noted these players "will have chances in the future," per Fabrizio Romano.
- Pedro could still make the 2030 World Cup squad, while Brazil enters the North American tournament as one of the favorites at +800 odds per DraftKings.
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