Striker Neymar will have four consecutive opportunities to play for Santos and try to secure his place on the definitive list of the Brazilian team for Copa of Mundo. Coach Carlo Ancelotti should announce the squad on May 18th. Atualmente, the atmosphere surrounding the presence of number 10 in Mundial is one of uncertainty on the part of the national technical committee.
Após is preserved from the classic against Palmeiras due to the synthetic pitch, the player is in full physical condition for the marathon that starts this week. Santos faces a tight schedule that involves three different competitions in a span of 14 days. Para Neymar, every minute on the field will be a direct assessment of your performance at a high competitive level.
Calendário from Santos demands results and presence from shirt 10
The first stage of this schedule takes place at Paraguai, where Peixe faces Deportivo Recoleta for Copa Sul-Americana. The match is vital for the club’s hopes in the continental tournament. A defeat could practically seal the team’s early elimination, increasing pressure on the squad and management.
Logo after the international commitment, the focus turns to Campeonato Brasileiro. The opponent will be Red Bull Bragantino, in a direct confrontation to avoid getting closer to the relegation zone. Santos seeks stability in the table to prevent a sporting crisis from taking hold in CT Rei Pelé during the month of May.
Neymar’s final streak before the call-up date involves two games against Coritiba:
- Duelo decisive by Copa of Brasil at Couto Pereira stadium
- Confronto back after goalless draw at Vila Belmiro
- Validação for a place in the round of 16 of the national competition
- Partida by Brasileirão against the same opponent on May 17th
- Última official display before Ancelotti roster release
Preparação’s physical and psychological cast in focus
Neymar took advantage of the forced rest period last Saturday to intensify specific strength and mobility training. The strategy of the Santos technical committee is to ensure that the team’s main star has game rhythm without the risk of new muscle injuries. The planning aims to deliver the athlete in his best shape for observation of the Brazilian team.
Apesar’s total focus on Copa’s Mundo, the internal environment registered a moment of tension during Sunday’s activities. Neymar had a falling out with young Robinho Jr. in the CT Rei Pelé field. The episode involved a harsh argument and a stronger entry from the veteran to the base player.
Resolução of internal conflict and focus on Sul-Americana
The Santos football department acted quickly to stifle any relationship crisis between the athletes. Ambos still spoke at the club’s facilities and sealed peace before the trip to Paraguai. The board considers the matter closed and treats the trip applied by Neymar as an isolated training event.
The Santos delegation embarks for Pedro Juan Caballero this Monday with the mission of adding three points. Coach Cuca confirmed that he will choose the best he has at his disposal, which includes Neymar from the opening whistle. The attacker knows that the visibility of these international clashes weighs significantly on the final choice of Carlo Ancelotti for the group that will go to Mundial.
The number 10’s technical performance in these four matches will serve as the final argument to combat the current pessimism about his call-up. Sem has room for error, Santos needs victories as much as Neymar needs to show that it has regained its former technical dominance.