Ancelotti to name Brazil preliminary squad in five days; Neymar selection depends on fitness

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According to Corriere dello Sport, Brazil national team coach Ancelotti said that he will announce the preliminary roster for the team's preparations for the next World Cup in 5 days local time.

Ancelotti is about to announce Brazil's preliminary squad, a moment that is eagerly anticipated by the public. Ancelotti reiterated: "We want to win the title again after 24 years." He said in an interview: "Brazil has talent and a people who love the national team jersey: we will play a great World Cup."

When talking about call-ups and selections, Ancelotti also mentioned Neymar. Neymar has not played for Brazil since October 2023, but has been trying to convince the coach to take him to the World Cup. Ancelotti said: "It depends on him, not on me. As with all players, physical condition will be crucial. His talent is unquestionable – we just need to evaluate his physical condition."

Ancelotti then talked about Vinicius and tried to relieve pressure on him. Ancelotti explained: "The responsibility he bears for the Brazilian team is enormous, especially recently. This responsibility can become a burden for him. Our job in the national team is to help him relieve pressure so that he can play with joy, energy and all his abilities."

Ancelotti added: "The Vinicius I see is the same as the one I saw at Real Madrid: a very good player, a very good person, capable of winning games on his own. He will be very important for Brazil at the World Cup." Although Vinicius is considered the core star of the Brazilian team, Ancelotti stressed: "We don't need a 'number one'. We can't put everything on one player. We must think as a team, which is the only way to win the World Cup."

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