Ancelotti will not give in to Neymar.

Internal turmoil is brewing within the Brazilian national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup as coach Carlo Ancelotti remains steadfast in his decision not to call up Neymar.

Neymar has yet to convince coach Ancelotti.

Speaking ahead of the friendly match against France on March 27th, coach Ancelotti admitted he listens to all opinions but emphasized that the final decision rests with him. "Everyone has their own opinion, because football isn't an exact science . I respect everyone, but my job is to make the best choice for the team," the Italian strategist shared.

Pressure on coach Ancelotti is mounting as many big names in Brazilian football publicly support Neymar. Legend Romario argues that the national team should prioritize talent over absolute physical condition, emphasizing that Neymar deserves to be included even if he is not at 100% fitness.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo "the Fat" also believes that if Neymar regains his fitness, he will certainly be called up and could make a difference. Fabinho also affirmed that the 34-year-old striker is still the most talented player in Brazil currently and can decide matches at crucial moments.

The Brazilian national team is entering its final preparation phase with friendly matches against France and Croatia. As for Neymar, he has about eight more matches for Santos to prove his form before Ancelotti finalizes the official squad list.

No final decision has been made yet, but it's clear that the Neymar saga is becoming one of the hottest topics in Brazil's preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar deceives the goalkeeper from the penalty spot. On the morning of March 19th, Neymar scored for Santos in their 1-2 defeat against Internacional in the 7th round of the Brazilian National Championship.

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