Not all is lost! Carlo Ancelotti comments on Neymar's absence from Brazil's squad for matches against France and Croatia

According to Ancelotti, Neymar still has every chance to make it to the World Cup.

Details: After it became known today that 34-year-old Santos winger Neymar was not included in Brazil's final squad for the friendlies against France and Croatia, fans and the media began to speculate whether this signaled Ancelotti's final decision to leave Neymar out of the World Cup squad.

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However, the 66-year-old Italian tactician reassured both journalists and fans, stating that Neymar still has a chance to be included in the final "Seleção" roster for the World Cup:

"Neymar will be able to go to the World Cup if he's 100% fit." "I didn't call Neymar up to the squad this time because he isn't 100% — we need players who are in top shape." "Neymar needs to keep working, playing, showing his quality and maintaining good physical condition." Ancelotti said.

Neymar last appeared for Brazil on October 18, 2023, in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. It was in that match that the Brazilian suffered a horrific cruciate ligament rupture, an injury that continues to cast a shadow over his return to the national team.

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