Neymar's Santos Revival Boosts World Cup Hopes

Neymar is one step closer to making a return to the Brazil national team for the FIFA World Cup after a strong revival with Santos. The forward, who was previously excluded from the national squad due to a long layoff from an ACL injury, has made a significant impact by scoring five goals and providing three assists in 12 games.

His performance has helped Santos challenge for the top position in the Brasileiro and compete in the Copa Sudamericana. Brazil's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has indicated that Neymar's fitness will be crucial for the team's future, especially as the final squad for the World Cup is set to be announced on May 18.

Neymar, now 34 years old, aims to influence the team's performance in what could be his last major international tournament. Raphinha from Barcelona has expressed his desire to see Neymar return to the national setup, highlighting the forward's importance to the team.