Why Brazil Keep Turning to Neymar
Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil will not replace the 34-year-old forward, who has missed recent matches and is expected out for two to three weeks.
- Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Saturday that 34-year-old Neymar remains on the 26-player World Cup roster, stating he will not make any changes to the squad.
- Team medical staff diagnosed Neymar with a Grade 2 calf injury this week, sidelining him for "two to three weeks," according to the team.
- Ancelotti selected Neymar over 24-year-old Chelsea forward Pedro after the veteran expressed willingness to serve in any capacity for his likely final World Cup appearance.
- Neymar will miss friendlies against Egypt and Panama, but Ancelotti expects him to play against Morocco on June 13, saying, "We expect Neymar in the first World Cup match."
- Should he miss the opener at MetLife Stadium, Neymar targets the June 19 match against Haiti, with Brazil closing group play against Scotland on June 24 at Hard Rock Stadium.
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Neymar Is No Exception; Must Compete with Vinicius and Rafinha for Playing Time: Brazil Coach's Warning OSEN = Reporter Seo Jeong-hwan No matter how special Neymar (34) or Santos is, there will be no special treatment. While Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti keeps the possibility of Neymar playing in the World Cup open, he warns that competition for a starting spot will be unavoidable.
The shirt 10 of the Brazilian team Neymar left the Maracanã after the victory of the Brazilian team for 6 to 2 over Panama thanking for the love of the cheering present. Even without the ability to act, due to an injury in the right calf, the attacker stayed in the reserve bench supporting the cast and could listen to the stadium sing unisono in celebration of his presence. Accompanied by his daughters the attacker asked them to send kiss to che…
The 34-year-old star became a member of the Brazilian World Cup squad without any certainty that he will be able to play in the first group match.
Ancelotti gambles on fading Neymar as Brazil chase elusive sixth crown
Carlo Ancelotti said his side must press high and run relentlessly, a demanding brief for Neymar, who is battling to rediscover sharpness. (EPA Images pic) RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil head to the World Cup under the great Carlo Ancelotti with hope in their hearts and doubts at their heels, as the Italian seeks to end their 24-year wait for a sixth global title with a squad short on glitter and long on questions. Ancelotti’s late call-up of 34-year-ol…
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