New york: Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has officially confirmed that 34-year-old superstar Neymar will be unavailable for the opening Group C match against Morocco on Saturday night at MetLife Stadium. Neymar is still in the process of recovering from an injury, and the coaching staff has decided not to risk rushing him back onto the field prematurely. This decision aims to ensure that Neymar reaches peak physical condition for the upcoming group stage matches.
According to Thai News Agency, Ancelotti mentioned in an interview that Neymar is making significant efforts to return as swiftly as possible. The coach expressed optimism about Neymar's recovery, stating, "We expect him to recover and rejoin team training next week." Ancelotti further emphasized that Neymar's call-up was not solely based on his exceptional football skills but also on the invaluable experience he brings, which serves as a great example for the younger players in the team.