One of Brazil’s key men has already broken over the media attention surrounding Neymar.
The country’s all-time top scorer has returned to the squad for the World Cup having not played for them since October 2023.
Carlo Ancelotti’s decision sparked celebrations across the country, but the excitement was soon dampened.
Brazil met up at their training camp before heading to North America and it’s been reported that Neymar didn’t train.
The country’s staff are said to have been infuriated by a calf injury that Santos told them wasn’t an issue.
As such, the attention clearly focused around Neymar at the next media appearance, and it was Casemiro who took centre stage.
“It’s actually good that the doctor came here to put an end to all these questions about him,” the former Manchester United man began.
“You should ask Neymar or even the manager that question.”
He then shut down another question, saying: “Once again, we come here and we have to talk about Neymar, Neymar, Neymar…
“I think Neymar is just another player in the squad, an important player among the 26.”
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