Myslimar is back! The coach of the Brazilian national team Tite invited the attacking players on the list along with Vinicius Junior from Real and Rafinha from Barcelona. At the press conference, Tite emphasized that it is impossible to underestimate the importance of Neymar for the team, even at this stage of recovery. "His teammates understand well what role he plays for the collective, and all of them know him personally," said the coach.
Despite the fact that Neymar's return does not provoke large expectations, Tite calculates that the attacking player will restore "balance and stability" in two important matches. Neymar was called up to the national team just 35 days after returning to play for Santos, where he managed to score three goals and provide two assists in seven matches.
The last time Neymar took the field for the national team was in October 2023, when he suffered a serious knee injury. He played all matches for Santos, including one game in which he remained on the field for all 90 minutes, and he claims that he is physically ready to return to the 'Selecao' squad. Brazil will play against Colombia on March 20 and Argentina five days later. These matches will be decisive, as Brazil is currently in fifth place in the qualifying tournament for the World Cup, with 18 points, trailing by 7 points from Argentina and 1 point from Colombia.