Neymar has downplayed health issues after being unnoticed of Brazil’s squad for this week’s World Cup qualifiers, contradicting head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s rationalization.
Ancelotti had recommended a “minor damage” was behind the ahead’s omission, stressing the necessity for gamers to be in peak situation.
However talking after finishing 90 minutes in Santos’ 0-0 draw with Fluminense on Sunday, Neymar insisted the choice was purely technical.
“It was some swelling in my adductor, some discomfort, however nothing critical, a lot in order that I performed right this moment,” Neymar stated.
“I used to be unnoticed for technical causes, it has nothing to do with my bodily situation. It’s the coach’s opinion and I respect it.”
The 32-year-old, who returned to boyhood membership Santos earlier this 12 months after a spell in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal, has not featured for Brazil since 2023.
Brazil face Chile on Wednesday earlier than travelling to Bolivia subsequent week, with Ancelotti’s facet presently third within the CONMEBOL standings, stage on factors with Ecuador and chasing leaders Argentina.
Ancelotti has referred to as up a 25-man ahead line that features Estêvão, Gabriel Martinelli, João Pedro, Raphinha, Richarlison and Matheus Cunha.