Overview
- Neymar will not feature in Santos’ league match against Bahia, with coach Cuca confirming the club is saving him for the Copa Sudamericana trip to San Lorenzo.
- Reports describe a club plan to cap his minutes and track workload so he can build form without risking a setback before World Cup selection.
- Coverage from ge, relayed by Yahoo Sports, says CBF insiders are lobbying for his inclusion, with president Samir Xaud viewed as supportive while the choice remains Ancelotti’s.
- Neymar has logged four straight full 90-minute outings across three competitions this month, a run used as evidence that his match fitness has improved.
- The San Lorenzo game is positioned as his next showcase with less than a month to convince Ancelotti, as multiple outlets report the Brazil squad is expected on May 18.