"Neymar is an important player for this country" - Carlo Ancelotti comments on Neymar's call-up to the Brazil national team

Neymar's chances of making the World Cup squad have shot up dramatically.

Details: In a recent interview, Seleção head coach Carlo Ancelotti commented on the inclusion of Santos winger Neymar in the preliminary list of players set to travel to the 2026 World Cup.

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According to Carlo, Neymar remains a crucial part of Brazilian football culture:

"Neymar is hugely loved by players and fans alike.

If you call Neymar up to the squad, it doesn’t spark a storm of emotions in the dressing room, because he is so highly valued and cherished.

I think it’s normal—everyone is entitled to their opinion. I appreciate all the advice people have given me.

Neymar is an important player for this country, with the talent he’s always shown, and who has been dealing with an issue he’s now recovering from." Ancelotti stated.

This season, Neymar has played 13 matches for Santos, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists.

Reminder: It has been revealed whether Neymar made Brazil's preliminary World Cup squad