[Saba Sports News] In a previous World Cup warm-up match, Brazil beat Panama 6-2. Brazil star Neymar was sidelined through injury for the fixture. Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti addressed the player at the post-match press conference. When asked how he would integrate Lucas Paquetá into the side, Ancelotti joked: “I want to create a bit of intrigue ahead of the World Cup, otherwise we’d have nothing to discuss. That’s my gift to you journalists. All the talk around Neymar has run its course…” Ancelotti also revealed his planned tactical deployment for Neymar once the forward regains full fitness for the World Cup. Neymar is currently recovering from a right calf muscle injury with no confirmed return date yet. “Neymar has to play in his natural position — centrally, not out wide,” Ancelotti stated. “He will not feature as a winger. He will operate through the middle as either a striker or an attacking midfielder.”
The editor believes that the 26 players picked by Ancelotti are the final squad heading to the World Cup. Unfortunately, Neymar has suffered this minor setback and is unable to join full-team training for the time being.