Michel Bastos, former full-back of Seleção Brasileira, confirmed this Monday that Neymar is part of the squad for Copa of Mundo. The information was released on the Convocação CNN program, where the commentator revealed details about the confirmation process with the player’s staff and his family.
Former player’s Confirmação generates expectations
Bastos stated that he had received information from a reliable source close to the number 10. Segundo himself, requests for documentation have already been forwarded both to Neymar himself and to family members, confirming that the player will appear in the final squad list. “This person who gave me this information, the only thing she asked for is trust, which is hot. Eu I know the way you work so hard with Neymar and his family,” said Bastos on the program.
The former full-back completed the statement by reinforcing: “The request for some information, both from him and his family, has already reached the Neymar staff. Então confirmed that Neymar will be on the list.”
Trajetória from Neymar by Mundiais
The player has not played for Seleção since 2023, when he suffered an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee in a duel against Uruguai for Eliminatórias. Neymar seeks to regain the protagonism it had in previous editions of the competition.
Neymar participated in Copas’s:
- 2014 — Brasil semifinal elimination due to injury
- 2018 — elimination in the quarterfinals on the field
- 2022 — elimination in the quarterfinals on the field
With 128 games and 79 goals for Seleção, Neymar is the top scorer in Amarelinha history in matches recognized by Fifa. Seus numbers in Copas from Mundo add up to 13 games played, eight goals and four assists.
Retorno awaited for Mundial
The Santos number 10 became a technical and tactical reference for Brazilian teams in the last Mundiais, playing under the command of Felipão in 2014 and Tite in 2018 and 2022. His absence since the injury left Seleção without one of its main offensive names for international disputes.
Bastos’s confirmation fuels fans’ expectations about Neymar’s return to the main squad. Sua participation in the next Copa represents an attempt to recover space in Seleção after a period of involuntary removal.
Ancelotti, the coach responsible for the call-up, is expected to officially announce the list in the coming days. The inclusion of Neymar reinforces the commitment to experience and technical quality for the competition.
