Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that star player Neymar still has time to recover from recent injuries and make the squad for this summer's FIFA World Cup.
"He is capable of getting back to 100 per cent," Ancelotti told L'Equipe. "He still has two months to show that he has what it takes to play in the next World Cup."
Neymar has been sidelined since 2023 with left knee issues, undergoing surgery and platelet-rich plasma treatment. "After his knee injury (in December), Neymar has made a good recovery," Ancelotti added. "He's scoring goals. He needs to keep going down this path and improve his fitness."
The 34-year-old forward, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, expressed his desire to play in the North American tournament. He currently plays for Santos in Serie A, where he has scored three goals and provided two assists in five games this season. He played the full 90 minutes in a recent 1-0 win.
Ancelotti, who took over the team last June, has not selected Neymar for any squads yet, emphasizing he will call up players who are physically ready.