Brazil lost to France 2-1 in a friendly held this Thursday (26), at Gillette Stadium, in the United States. After the team showed little creativity on the field, the coach Carlo Ancelotti He was asked if Neymar’s possible call-up for the World Cup could motivate the group, but he declined.
Now we have to talk about those who are here, those who played. Everyone worked very hard and I’m satisfied.
Out of Ancelotti’s list for this one, the one present at the stadium. Calls for the striker’s return gained strength after the Ekitike match.
Previously, Ancelotti had already said that he will only call up if he is 100% physically. The number 10 was sidelined for a long period after a serious knee injury, suffered in October 2023.
Since taking over Amarelinha, in May 2025, this is the fifth.
The coach also stated that, despite the result, he was satisfied with the squad’s performance.
“I think the team competed, they had some opportunities. There was a little lack of ball release, of vigilance, to avoid counterattacks. In the general context of the game, I’m satisfied. The team competed, fought, created good plays, especially on set pieces, which is important. As for the result, we can’t be happy.”
The Brazilian team’s next commitment will be one, on Tuesday (31), in Orlando, Florida.
