Analysis: Neymar became a problem for Brazil in the World Cup

Neymar's situation at the World Cup remains shrouded in uncertainty. The striker has not played for the Brazilian team since October 2023 and has been sidelined since May 17, when he suffered an injury in a match against Curitiba. Even so, the player remains called up, with no clear forecast of his return - and without any official cut having been announced.

The debate gained momentum on the CNN Convocation program, where commentators analyzed the impact of this uncertainty on the cast and the alternatives available to the technical committee.

From called up to unknown

"Before, we were looking for a justification to understand why Neymar was called up for the World Cup. Today we ask ourselves why he hasn't been cut yet", said Henrique Marsalla.

The commentator also recalled the case of the player Wesley, who, when injured, was promptly removed from the list - a situation that contrasts with the treatment given to the number 10.

Neymar performed activities on the pitch this Tuesday (16) - Reproduction/Instagram - @Brasil
The information about Neymar's return became increasingly inaccurate over time. At different times, the expectation arose that he would be available for the friendly against Morocco, then against Haiti and then against Scotland - possibilities that were discarded one by one.

"Everything surrounding Neymar ends up being a big unknown", he summarized.

Physical intensity as an obstacle
In addition to the injury issue, commentators raised doubts about Neymar's ability to adapt to the style of play currently required by the Brazilian team.

One of the participants in the debate recalled that, even during the period in which the player played for Santos and showed physical progress - running more and participating more frequently in plays -, it would be difficult to imagine him corresponding to the intensity of a national team match.

"There is no way to do this with or without injury," said Jairo Nascimento, referring to the team's physical demands. To illustrate the level of demand, the example of Cucurella, a player for the Spanish national team, was cited, described as someone who "didn't stop", acting intensely in both marking and attacking throughout the match.

"We don't have Neymar doing this because of his characteristics, obviously, and also because he can't handle it", concluded the commentator.

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