Less than two months before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Neymar’s participation still sparks debate. Adored by some, rejected by others, the Brazilian causes headaches. To his coach, on the one hand, but also to observers of the Seleçao.
Especially among former world champions. Guest in the show “Rothen s’igname” on RMCRaï was very doubtful about the participation of the Santos striker, well below the level of the competition.
“He is not in very good shape, he has had a lot of physical problems”judges the winner of the 1994 World Cup with Brazil about his compatriot, author of four goals and three assists in his last ten matches played. “He can’t get back to his level, he has less speed. »
Raï on Neymar: “He’s a crack, but…”
If the former Parisian is still capable of flashes, he is nevertheless far from his standards of yesteryear, again according to Raï.
“Of course, he always makes good passes, he’s a crack, but I think today he doesn’t have the level. »
The decision to select him, or not, will fall to Carlo Ancelotti, who is already working on it. “If he comes, he will have an influence on the group. Ancelotti is surveying the players to find out what they think. He’s a smart coach, he’ll sense if Neymar is good for the atmosphere. If Neymar comes to play 20, 30 minutes but in a good state of mind. »
