
Ancelotti: "Neymar is in Good Physical Condition and Will Be a Very Important Player for Us at the World Cup"
Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has underscored the importance of star player Neymar to the "Seleção" project for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the announcement of the official squad for the tournament.
During the press conference where he unveiled Brazil's squad, Ancelotti affirmed that Neymar would be a crucial component within the team for the upcoming World Cup, emphasizing his strong confidence in the player's technical and physical capabilities.
He added: "Neymar will be a very important player for us in the World Cup. We spent the entire year monitoring and analyzing his performance."
The Italian coach further elaborated: "We noticed that recently he has become more physically stable and is in good condition, which qualifies him to make the required contribution with the national team in this global event."
Brazil has been drawn into Group C for the World Cup, alongside Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.