Neymar Disappointed by Brazil's Squad Omission for Friendlies

Neymar, the forward for Paris Saint-Germain and former FC Barcelona player, has voiced his disappointment regarding his exclusion from Brazil's squad for the upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia. The announcement was made by head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who released the squad on Monday.

Ancelotti's decision to omit Neymar has sparked discussions about the player's fitness, as he is reportedly not yet at full strength. Neymar is currently working to regain peak condition after a slow start to the Brasileiro Série A season, where Santo FC sits 14th with only one win from six matches.

The upcoming fixtures against France and Croatia present a narrow window for Neymar to impress before the final World Cup squad is named on May 19. Brazil's squad for these matches includes notable players such as Alisson, Casemiro, and Raphinha, but will be without Neymar, one of their biggest stars.