What does Mbappe think about Neymar playing in the World Cup?

Mbappe has always believed in Neymar's class.

Kylian Mbappe became the center of attention when he spoke about Neymar's future with the Brazilian national team. Amidst controversy surrounding coach Carlo Ancelotti's decision not to call up the veteran striker, the French star still placed his faith in his senior teammate's return.

Speaking ahead of the friendly match between France and Brazil, scheduled for 3 AM on March 27th, Mbappe emphasized Neymar's value on the biggest stage: "The World Cup is for stars. For me, Neymar is one of the greatest players. I can't imagine this tournament without him."

However, Mbappe also maintains respect for Ancelotti, who coached him at Real Madrid. The former PSG star believes that the final decision rests with the head coach and that all opinions should be considered.

When asked about the roles of Neymar and Vinicius Jr., Mbappe said that both players have a chance to prove themselves: "Vinicius needs to reach a new level in the national team, but Neymar is still Neymar. He is a special player."

Despite concerns about his fitness, Mbappe believes Neymar will be ready for the 2026 World Cup. The two spent many years together at PSG, and according to Mbappe, that experience has helped him understand the Brazilian forward's desire to play.

"He's a player who makes a difference. I've learned a lot playing alongside him. I understand Neymar, and I believe he will be a part of the team," Mbappe affirmed.

This view also coincides with the opinion of many Brazilian legends, who hope Neymar will recover in time to convince the coaching staff.

Meanwhile, Ancelotti maintained his stance. The Italian coach emphasized that he would listen to all opinions, but the responsibility for selecting the team rested with him.

In other news, Mbappe refused to consider France the favorites against Brazil: "You can't consider yourself the number one contender when facing a team with five stars on their jersey. This is an opportunity for us to test our strength before the 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.

Source: https://znews.vn/mbappe-nghi-gi-khi-neymar-du-world-cup-post1638207.html