Ancelotti: Neymar Will Not Be Replaced After Injury, Expected Back for World Cup Opener or Second Match
Carlo Ancelotti stated that Neymar Jr will not be replaced and is expected to return for Brazil's opening match against Morocco or the following game.
espn.co.ukCarlo Ancelotti said Neymar Jr will not be replaced after his injury and will travel regularly with Brazil to the World Cup. The coach added that all 26 selected players will remain on the roster. Ancelotti stated the team expects Neymar to return for the opening match against Morocco or the game after.
He said the squad list is final and no substitutions will be made. "We expect Neymar to be back in the first game vs Morocco or eventually on the following game," Ancelotti announced. " @FabrizioRomano reported the comments from Ancelotti confirming the unchanged roster and Neymar's planned participation.
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