"Neymar has not played for Brazil since October 2023, when he suffered a serious knee ligament injury. He missed out on a spot in Ancelotti's first squad in June due to injury and was initially thought to have been left out for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a minor muscle injury he sustained in August while playing for Santos."
"However, Ancelotti, who also opted to leave Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo out of his plans this month, confirmed an injury was not the deciding factor. "It's a technical choice, not one dictated by physical problems," Ancelotti said. "It was a technical decision based on several factors. Nobody can deny Neymar's talent, but we evaluate the physical condition importantly, his and the others'.""
Ancelotti omitted Neymar from Brazil's September internationals as a technical decision rather than for physical reasons. Neymar has been absent since October 2023 after a serious knee ligament injury and missed June selection due to recovery. A minor muscle issue in August while playing for Santos led to speculation, but Ancelotti confirmed fitness was assessed alongside many other players. Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were also left out of these plans. Neymar remains Brazil's all-time top scorer with 79 goals and 128 caps and remains determined to secure a place for next year's World Cup amid intense competition.
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