Serious approach. Neymar may never play for Santos again if called up to the national team. What's going on?

Neymar is ready to make major sacrifices for his national team.

Details: According to Geglobo, 34-year-old Santos winger Neymar still hopes to receive a call-up to the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup and has even devised a comprehensive plan to follow if Carlo Ancelotti does decide to select him.

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It is reported that if Neymar is included in the final Seleção squad list for the World Cup, he will stop playing for Santos to minimize the risk of injuries that could jeopardize his participation in the tournament.

Currently, Neymar is expected to miss the match against Deportivo Cuenca due to the challenging weather conditions in Ecuador, which could pose a risk to his health. He also plans to skip the fixture against Palmeiras because of the artificial pitch, and his trip to Paraguay for the match against Deportivo Recoleta remains highly uncertain.

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