Ahead of the World Cup... Ancelotti delivers a blow to Neymar!

According to press reports, most notably from ESPN Brasil , Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti has decided not to call up Brazilian star Neymar da Silva for the upcoming international break in March . The Brazilian national team is preparing for two friendly matches against France and Croatia as part of their preparations for the World Cup in June 2026. These matches are expected to be the coach's last opportunity to experiment with players before announcing the final squad for the tournament . Ancelotti's decision suggests that Neymar may not be in the coach's plans for the World Cup, despite his recent return to full fitness after suffering injuries while playing for his Brazilian club, Santos . The question remains: will Neymar's absence be an early warning to the rest of the Seleção before the start of the World Cup, or simply an exceptional measure to manage his energy levels before the biggest tournament?