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Brazil have established a firm medical deadline for Neymar to retain his place in Carlo Ancelotti's final World Cup squad following another injury scare. The Santos forward remains a major doubt for upcoming warm-up matches after a grade two calf tear caused significant apprehension during the national team's initial training camp.

Brazil superstar Neymar has laughed off suggestions that his latest fitness setback could jeopardise his participation in the 2026 World Cup. The Santos forward was in the stands to support his club side in a Copa Sudamericana clash with Deportivo Cuenca on Tuesday night, where he faced questions regarding a calf issue.

Carlo Ancelotti is already feeling the heat as Brazil manager before a ball has even been kicked at the 2026 World Cup. The Italian's decision to include veteran star Neymar in his final squad has been labelled "absurd" by a former Selecao international, who has called the Santos star's recent performance levels into question.

Neymar's return to the Brazilian national team was not just a sporting milestone, but a moment of profound personal emotion for the number 10. The Santos star opened up about the intensity of his feelings upon securing his place in the squad that will compete in the 2026 World Cup under the command of Carlo Ancelotti.