Casemiro believes Neymar should be included in Brazil's World Cup squad if he is fully fit. The Manchester United midfielder emphasized Neymar's importance to the team.
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š£ļø Casemiro says Neymar should go to the World Cup if fully fit
Tipped to be Brazilās captain at the upcoming World Cup, Casemiro was inevitably asked about Neymar.
And the Manchester United midfielder gave his opinion: if Santosā No. 10 is in good physical condition, he must have a guaranteed spot among the 26 called up.
At first, Casemiro spoke about how close he is to Neymar and what stance the national teamās coaching staff has taken.
"Itās a very awkward topic (to talk about). Iām Neymarās friend. Iāve played with Neymar since we were 12 years old (...). Itās very clear. At least in my opinion. Neymar doesnāt have to prove anything to anyone. Ancelotti has already made the physical issue clear, whether heāll be able to get closer (to the ideal level) physically. Talent... I donāt even need to talk about what a great player he is, what a great player he has been, and the talent he has with the ball at his feet," he said in an interview with ESPN Brasil.
Casemiro also wrapped up by stressing the importance of Neymar reaching ideal condition by the 18th.
"The big issue is the physical side (...) If heās physically fit, thereās no discussion. He has to go (to the World Cup), heās the teamās main man, heās the teamās star. The issue is that itās also up to him to be physically fit."
Carlo Ancelotti will announce the 26 selected players on the 18th, at an event at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro.
That leaves just four more opportunities for Peixeās No. 10 to prove himself.
He was absent against Palmeiras last Saturday (2) because of the artificial pitch and now faces decisive matches.
The first is already this Tuesday (5) against Recoleta on Paraguayan soil in the fourth round of Copa Sudamericana Group D. Santos are bottom of the group.
Casemiro believes Neymar's skills and experience are crucial for Brazil's success, especially if he is in good physical condition.
Casemiro is tipped to be Brazil's captain at the upcoming World Cup.
Brazil is expected to call up 26 players for the World Cup squad.
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Next comes a Brasileirão match, with the mission of bouncing back, as the team currently sits only 16th.
Then there will be two matches against Coritiba. The first is the second leg of the fifth round after a 0-0 draw in the first leg. And the second is in the league.
5/5 - Recoleta (A) - Copa Sudamericana
10/5 - Red Bull Bragantino (H) - Brasileirão
13/5 - Coritiba (A) - Copa do Brasil
17/5 - Coritiba (H) - Brasileirão
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