Hope! Ancelotti includes Neymar in the list of players who could be called up for friendlies against France and Croatia

Neymar has to prove his right to a spot on the team for the World Cup.

Details: According to renowned journalist Lucas Musetti on his social media page X, Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has included 34-year-old Neymar in the provisional squad for the upcoming friendly matches against France and Croatia.

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It is reported that Neymar's participation in the upcoming national team matches is not being discussed yet, but Ancelotti will arrive in Brazil tomorrow to personally assess Neymar’s form in the match against Mirassol.

Neymar last appeared on the pitch for Brazil on October 18, 2023, in a match against Uruguay. Since then, a series of injuries has kept the Brazilian star out of the Seleção lineup.

In the new season, Neymar has played 3 matches for Santos, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist.

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