Neymar's Tough Comeback: Injury, Santos, and Ancelotti's Final Decision

After a long injury period, Neymar returned to Santos and was included in the 2026 World Cup squad with Ancelotti's decisions. This challenging journey...

Scraper SystemMay 20, 2026, 11:38 PM

Neymar, as the top scorer of the Brazil national team, struggled with injury and uncertainty for almost three years. The anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus tear he suffered against Uruguay in Montevideo marked a turning point in his career and caused him to miss the 2024 Copa America. After this severe injury while playing for Al Hilal, he stayed away from the fields for about 370 days. At the beginning of 2025, he aimed to regain his rhythm and confidence by returning to the club Santos where he started his career. However, his season at Santos was interrupted by muscle injuries, and his return to the national team did not happen immediately. The tension between him and Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti led to Neymar being excluded from the national team squads. While Ancelotti questioned Neymar's physical condition, the player stated that he was ready. This tension resonated widely on social media. His consistent performances throughout the season and contributions in critical matches at Santos caused Ancelotti to change his mind, and Neymar was included in the 2026 World Cup squad. Ancelotti emphasized that Neymar's experience and leadership within the team are important for the tournament. For Neymar, this call is not just a tournament but an opportunity to win the World Cup title missing in his career. After years of injury, rehabilitation, and criticism, the star player will appear once more on football's biggest stage.

Neymar's Tough Comeback: Injury, Santos, and Ancelotti's Final Decision

After a long injury period, Neymar returned to Santos and was included in the 2026 World Cup squad with Ancelotti's decisions. This challenging journey...