This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Neymar has been included in the extended list of the Brazilian national team for friendly matches against France and Croatia, and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is closely monitoring his recovery. Coach Carlo Ancelotti plans to attend Santos' game this Tuesday, but Neymar will not play due to muscle fatigue, according to Globo Esporte in Brazil. The fact that Neymar has been included in the preliminary list does not guarantee him a call-up for the matches taking place on March 26 and 31 in the United States. The final list of players will be announced by Ancelotti next Monday, March 16. The Santos forward had previously appeared on the extended list of the former Real Madrid coach but has yet to be called up by the Italian. The Brazilian star has not played for the national team since October 2023, when he suffered a serious knee injury. Ancelotti's extended list also includes Rayan, a former Vasco da Gama player, who has been performing excellently at Bournemouth in England. The Italian coach also highly values forwards Igor Thiago and Endrick, whom he intends to closely observe before making the final decision on who will wear the number 9 jersey for Brazil in the 2026 World Cup. The Brazilian national team will gather on March 23 in Orlando, which will serve as the Canarinha's headquarters during the international break. Brazil will first travel to Boston to face France on March 26, before returning to Florida, where they will play against Croatia on March 31. The final list of call-ups for the World Cup will be announced on May 19.
Brazilian Football Confederation Coach Carlo Ancelotti remains central to this story.
Brazilian Football Confederation Coach Carlo Ancelotti remains central to this story.
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