Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Ancelotti: Neymar's World Cup Spot Depends on Fitness
Neymar, a famous soccer player, hasn't played for Brazil since last October due to knee injuries.
His coach, Carlo Ancelotti, says if Neymar is in good shape, he can play in the World Cup.
Ancelotti is focusing on Neymar's physical condition.
Neymar has to be ready to play at his best for the team.
The coach sees Neymar playing as an attacking midfielder or striker.
Neymar's inclusion in the World Cup team depends on his physical condition, according to Ancelotti.
Neymar has been sidelined since October 2023 due to knee ligament injuries.
Ancelotti left Neymar out of recent qualifiers due to injury, and then technical reasons.
Ancelotti stated that Neymar must be in good physical condition to utilize his talent.
Ancelotti has spoken with Neymar about preparing for the World Cup.
- Who
- Carlo Ancelotti, Neymar
- What
- Neymar's World Cup inclusion hinges on physical condition.
- When
- As of report, the future World Cup.
- Where
- Brazil national team
- Why
- To assess if Neymar is fit enough to play in the World Cup.
- Player
- Neymar
- Coach
- Carlo Ancelotti
- Last Played for Brazil
- October 2023
- Injury
- Knee Ligament (Previously)
- Recent Exclusion Reason
- Minor leg muscle injury
- Next Match
- Friendly vs South Korea on October 10
