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Ancelotti urged focus on the current squad over Neymar, citing fitness concerns, after Brazil's 2-1 loss to France in a World Cup warm-up match.
- On Thursday, Brazil lost 2-1 to France in a World Cup warm-up match at Gillette Stadium in Boston, as a predominantly Brazilian crowd chanted for absent Santos forward Neymar while manager Carlo Ancelotti declined to engage with the calls.
- Neymar's exclusion reflects his absence from international play since suffering a serious knee injury in October 2023 and recent muscle fatigue that caused him to miss a Santos match Ancelotti had assessed in person.
- Ancelotti emphasized 'there is a lot of competition' for World Cup squad spots, defending Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. and Barcelona's Raphinha, who was substituted at halftime due to muscle discomfort.
- Manchester United midfielder Casemiro endorsed Neymar as 'indispensable for any national team, especially when he is in form,' ranking him with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, while Ancelotti reaffirmed Brazil can 'compete with the best teams in the world.'
- Raphinha will be evaluated on Friday ahead of Brazil's Tuesday friendly against Croatia in Orlando, Florida, before the World Cup runs June 11 to July 19 in North America, with Ancelotti reiterating Neymar will be considered only if fully fit.
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