Head coach of the Brazilian national team Carlo Ancelotti commented on the situation with Neymar, who suffered an injury ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The Italian captain stated that he has no intention of replacing the forward from the requesting team, regardless of his health problems.

“Before the shocking warehouses, they withdrew information from Santos about a small problem with the gravel. We called out to him, because it is important that he has earned his right. We need to train well, get motivated and maybe get ready in the near future. If you lose your life with us, you won’t be able to renew yourself and you won’t be available to us,” Ancelotti said..

The coach is confident that Neymar will be able to return to the field before the start or next match of the tournament.

" 26 football players were selected to participate in the world championship. In Berezna, I said that I can call for a graver who is not yet 100% ready, but will be ready before the start of the tournament. It’s a pity that Yeder Militao and Estevao can’t be fully prepared, but Neymar can,” the coach added..

Previously, it became known that Neymar would miss two to three days due to an injury to the right ligament of the other level. The footballer has already undergone medical treatment and an MRI from the re-established national team, as confirmed by the doctor.

Due to injury, the striker will miss the friendly matches of the Brazil national team against Panami and Egypt, which will become the remaining matches before the start of the World Cup. At the moment, his fate in the first World Cup match against Morocco is still without food.

At the 2026 Emergency, Brazil plans to compete in Group C, where Morocco, Scotland and Haiti will also play. The Brazilians will kick off their tournament progress with a match against the Moroccans on the 14th.