Overview
- Mbappé, speaking Thursday to Brazil's Globo Esporte, called Neymar one of the game's greats and said he cannot picture a World Cup without him.
- He added that he respects Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti's choice for now, noting he would not go against his former manager.
- Neymar was left out of Brazil's March camp due to fitness concerns, with recent reporting describing limited club minutes and ongoing monitoring.
- Ancelotti addressed outside opinions this week and said he observes everything but will stick to his approach on selection.
- The stakes are high for Brazil because Neymar is the nation's all‑time top scorer with 79 goals, even as the attack tilts more toward Vinícius Júnior in this cycle.