And the Manchester United midfielder said: if the Santos number 10 is in good physical condition, he should have a guaranteed place among the 26 called up.
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At first, Casemiro spoke about how close he is to Neymar and the position that the national team’s coaching staff has adopted.
“It’s a very uncomfortable topic (to talk about). I am a friend of Neymar. I have been playing with Neymar since we were 12 years old (…). It is very clear. At least in my opinion. Neymar doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone. Ancelotti has already made the physical question clear, whether he can get closer (to the ideal level) physically. Talent… It’s not even necessary to talk about the great player he is, the great player he has been and the talent he has with the ball at his feet.“he said in an interview with ESPN Brazil.
Casemiro also concluded by highlighting the importance of Neymar reaching ideal conditions before the 18th.
“The big issue is the physical aspect (…) If he is in good physical shape, there is no discussion. He has to go (to the World Cup), he is the main man of the team, he is the star of the team. The point is that it is also up to him to be in good physical shape.“.
How many games will he have before the call?
Carlo Ancelotti will announce the 26 selected players on the 18th, at an event at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro.
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That leaves just four more opportunities for Peixe’s number 10 to prove his worth.
He was absent against Palmeiras last Saturday (2nd) due to the artificial grass and now faces decisive matches.
The first is this Tuesday (5) against Recoleta, on Paraguayan soil, in the fourth round of Group D of the Copa Sudamericana. Santos is bottom of the group.
Then comes the Brasileirão match, with the mission to recover, since the team currently occupies only 16th place.
Then there will be two games against Coritiba. The first is the second leg of the fifth round after the 0-0 draw in the first leg. And the second is in the league.
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5/5 – Recoleta (A) – South American Cup
10/5 – Red Bull Bragantino (H) – Brasileirao
13/5 – Coritiba (A) – Brazilian Cup
17/5 – Coritiba (H) – Brasileirao
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