Carlo Ancelotti decided not to call 34-year-old Neymar to the Brazil national team warehouse for friendly matches against France and Croatia, which will take place in February. According to ESPN, the head coach of the national team is focusing on the physical readiness of the players and plans the attacker’s progress after his recent injury..

Neymar, who plays for Santos, having missed a significant part of the season through an injured knee.

Ancelotti has decided not to include him in the upcoming matches in Boston and Orlando, hoping to give priority to other players in key positions, in addition to the wingers and attackers..

Previously, it was realized that Neymar would gradually turn around to play against the fierce, but the Italian mentor respects that for friendly matches his presence is not critical. The remaining decision regarding Neymar's participation in the World Championship 2026 is planned to be praised from the grass after assessing the physical and technical readiness of the star.