Almost three years after his last match with Brazil, is Neymar preparing to return to the Seleçao? While he has not played for the national team since October 17, 2023 and a defeat against Uruguay (0-2), the Brazilian playmaker can in any case still believe in his chances of playing in the World Cup.
While he has just delivered several encouraging performances with Santos, like his great performance on Sunday against Bragantino (2-0), the former Parisian was in any case retained in the pre-list of 55 names unveiled by the Brazilian federation this Monday one week before the announcement of the final list that Carlo Ancelotti will communicate.
This pre-list includes no less than 16 attackers, including obviously Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Richarlison, Joao Pedro and Gabriel Martinelli, expected to be on the trip to the United States.
“He is on the right path”
Last month, Carlo Ancelotti opened the door to a call-up for the top scorer in the history of the Seleçao. Provided that he “be able to return to 100%”he was careful to specify. “I will call the players who will be physically ready, he had whispered. After his knee injury (in December), Neymar has come back well, he is scoring goals. He must continue on this path and improve his condition. He is on the right path. »
Since then, Neymar has confirmed his return to the forefront but has also made headlines due to a violent altercation with his teammate Robinho Jr, whom he did not hesitate to slap during a training session, upset by a dribble. The native of Sao Paulo was left to apologize publicly a few days later.
