Carlo Ancelotti has revealed his Brazil plans with Neymar Jr. after the Selecao captain was dropped by the Italian coach for his first squad.

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• Neymar dropped by Ancelotti in Brazil squad
• Ancelotti says he counts on him to return
• Wants Neymar to be fully fit for comeback

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Ancelotti was named as the Brazilian national team head coach earlier this week after his departure from Real Madrid at the end of the season. The Selecao announced their first squad under the Italian for their World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Brazil captain Neymar was the surprise exclusion from Ancelotti's squad as the Santos star's continued lack of form amid injury issues. However, the Italian coach has revealed that Neymar is still a key part of Brazil's plans for the World Cup as he continues to 'count on him'.

• WHAT ANCELOTTI SAID

  Speaking to the media, Ancelotti said: “In this call-up, I selected the players who are doing well. Neymar has just returned from injury, everyone knows his quality and we are counting on him”

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  WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

  The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain superstar continues to work on his fitness and form with Santos. With the 2026 World Cup coming up, the winger will be hoping to show any sort of form heading into 2026.

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