Carlo Ancelotti, delivering a tough message to the team’s leading stars: Neymar and Vinicius Junior.
The Italian seller made it clear: to reach the warehouse for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, the Germans are required to be in perfect physical condition.
In an interview with Esporte Record, Ancelotti emphasized that the high competition in the village’s front line leaves no room for compromise. Gravec maje buti is 100% prepared.
“We have a lot of good Viconians, I have to recruit those who are at the peak of their form. It’s not just Neymar, but we can also get Vinicius,” Ancelotti said.
The coach was as specific as possible about his position as leader of Real Madrid:
“When Vinicius is 90% ready, I call up another player who is 100% ready.” This team has a very high level of competition, especially in attack,” said Carlo.
The situation with Neymar becomes even more complicated. After returning to his hometown of Santos, the 33-year-old attacker continues to struggle with injuries. Ancelotti noted that the door is not closed on the legend, but the hour is leaking.
“Neymar is on the list of athletes who can go to the World Cup. Now he has to wait six months until the final registration. We just have to be careful for him and other athletes not to feel sorry for the final elections,” the coach concluded.