Neymar has not been completely ruled out of the Brazil squad, according to the latest comments from Carlo Ancelotti. The Brazilian star will be on the pre-list for the Brazilian national team, according to the Italian coach, who is reluctant to make a definitive decision on the Santos striker, knowing the influence he has in the group and how important his presence is for the fans.

In recent call-ups, he has left out Neymar, who has already shown his displeasure with his current situation. Some have supported him, others have preferred to remain silent and a few have dared to side with Ancelotti, who seems to be having second thoughts. In his latest interview with L’Equipe, the former Real Madrid coach gave hope to Neymar.

Ancelotti gives hope to Neymar: “He’s on the right track”

“No, it doesn’t bother me. Neymar has made and continues to make history in Brazilian football. He is a great talent and it is normal for people to think that he can help us win the next World Cup. He is currently being evaluated by the CBF and by me, and he still has two months to prove that he has the qualities to play in the next World Cup,” he explained.

“I don’t know if since the 2022 World Cup he has been 100% physically, but he is capable of being so again. I have said it many times and it is very clear: I am going to call up players who are physically fit. After his knee injury, Neymar came back well and scored goals. He must continue like this and improve his condition. He is on the right track,” he said.

Now it all depends on Neymar, who will have to convince Ancelotti in the coming weeks that he is physically fit to be, at 34 years of age, in the final list. The Italian also confessed where he could fit in with the Canarinha, “more centrally, closer to the opponent’s goal, as he currently plays for Santos,” he explained

Happy with Endrick

Ancelotti also assessed Endrick’s options after leaving Real Madrid in search of minutes at Lyon so as not to miss the boat for the World Cup, listening to the Italian’s advice. “Yes, I spoke to him on the phone before he was loaned to Lyon. It’s good what he’s doing there. Like all the players, he is watched and evaluated by our committee. He started well in Lyon and we hope he continues like that,” he said.