Ancelotti excludes Neymar from Brazil squad; star player furious and vows not
Brazilian football manager Carlo Ancelotti has removed the world's most expensive striker, Neymar Jr., entirely off his official roster for upcoming matches in preparation of a tournament scheduled later this month on March 17th at Stadio Olimpico di Roma (Rome). The decision was met with immediate outrage from both Brazil fans and media outlets who described their reaction as "shocked" yet sad.
Key Points
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1[Mar.18] Brazil's national team is in the final stretch of its pre-tournament window, with coach Carlo Ancelotti currently evaluating players ahead of naming a squad for upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia.
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2(No confirmed World Cup roster has been released yet as this international break concludes.)
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3Neymar Jr. expressed anger and sadness after being left out of the final Brazil national team call-up announced on March 17th, stating he could not let it go past him.
Developments
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has named the final squad for their pre-tournament friendlies against France and Croatia in late May without including star forward Neymar Jr. The 26-man roster prioritized players who were fully fit, citing injury concerns as a key factor while leaving out top scorer Vinicius Junior despite his recent form; meanwhile, Ancelotti confirmed that the final World Cup lineup will be submitted by end of June and is not yet determined for summer play in Brazil.