Neymar has broken his silence after being left out of Brazil's latest squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
- Brazil name latest squad
- Forward Neymar not in it
- Santos man sends out message
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The 33-year-old has not been selected for Carlo Ancelotti's latest Brazil squad this month, with the ex-Real Madrid manager saying the forward had a "minor problem" that he needed to attend to before playing. Now, Neymar has seemingly had his say on the matter.
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WHAT NEYMAR SAID
Alongside a photo of him training hard in the gym with kettlebells, Neymar wrote in a cryptic Instagram story: "Success comes from desire, determination, and persistence in achieving a goal. Even if you don't reach your target, those who seek and overcome obstacles will, at the very least, do admirable things."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
While Ancelotti talked up Neymar's quality, having played for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain over the years, the veteran forward has not been able to consistently shine at Santos this season. A return of six goals and three assists in 19 games is nothing to write home about. The ex-Al-Hilal man will need to improve his performances and show he can stay fit if he wants to make Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad.
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WHAT NEXT?
Ancelotti's Brazil, who sit third in their World Cup qualifying group after 16 matches with a place at next year's finals already secure, are next in action on September 5 when they host Chile, before travelling to Bolivia five days later. It remains to be seen if Neymar will feature for his country again anytime soon.
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