Carlo Ancelotti has given the latest news on Neymar’s recovery from injury.
Brazil’s all-time top scorer was called up to the squad for the World Cup, returning after not playing since October 2023.
However, on arrival it emerged that Santos hadn’t fully diagnoses his hamstring injury, and he wouldn’t make the start of the tournament.
Neymar missed the first two games and finally came back against Scotland, but for just 14 minutes.
He then spent the next match, a 2-1 win over Japan, on the bench.
With Lucas Paqueta’s World Cup over and Raphinha out, Neymar could be used against Norway in the last 16.
And Ancelotti admitted he’s getting frustrated.
“He’s not happy, but he’s behaving very well,” he said.
“He’s training very well. Neymar is very respectful, kind, and appreciated by his teammates.
“He has the experience to manage playing time and the pace.
“When I see that the team needs him, I’ll bring him on.”
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