Neymar Makes Brazil World Cup Squad, Joao Pedro Left Out
Ancelotti recalled Neymar after a year of scrutiny and left out Chelsea striker João Pedro, who had 15 Premier League goals this season.
- On Monday, Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti announced his 26-man World Cup roster, notably excluding Chelsea forward Joao Pedro from the squad heading to North America.
- Despite recording 15 goals and five assists this season, Pedro was a major reason Chelsea won the Club World Cup last summer; his omission remains surprising.
- Ancelotti prioritized a youthful forward line including Endrick and Rayan while recalling veteran Neymar, who played just seven times during an 18-month spell at Al Hilal.
- Other notable exclusions include Gabriel Jesus, Thiago Silva, and Andrey Santos. The manager noted these players "will have chances in the future," per Fabrizio Romano.
- Pedro could still make the 2030 World Cup squad, while Brazil enters the North American tournament as one of the favorites at +800 odds per DraftKings.
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The absence of the talented striker João Pedro from Brazil's final World Cup squad has resonated widely in sporting circles. While the Chelsea star has accepted manager Carlo Ancelotti's decision with great maturity, Barcelona continues to closely monitor the player's situation, considering him one of the top options to bolster the Catalan club's attack.
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