""It was some swelling in my adductor, some discomfort, but nothing serious, so much so that I played today," Neymar said."
""I was left out for technical reasons, it has nothing to do with my physical condition. It's the coach's opinion and I respect it.""
""I believe it has nothing do with my physical condition but it's his decision and I respect him. Thank you""
Neymar downplayed suggestions that fitness prompted his omission from Brazil’s World Cup qualifying squad and insisted the decision was purely technical. He completed 90 minutes for Santos in a 0-0 draw with Fluminense and reported only some swelling in his adductor and minor discomfort, saying it was not serious. Carlo Ancelotti had cited a "minor injury" and emphasized the need for players to be in peak condition. Neymar said he respects the coach’s decision. Neymar returned to Santos this year after a spell at Al Hilal and has not played for Brazil since 2023. Brazil face Chile and Bolivia next.
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