“The revival of the flair”: Neymar ready to make a stunning return to Brazil’s squad for the upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers

Neymar set to be back in action for Brazil after almost 18 months. (Image credits - FMT, License Details)

Neymar Jr. is set to be back in action for Brazil after receiving his first call-up for the national team in over 18 months. 

As per The Athletic, the CBF announced Brazil’s 23-man squad on Monday for the upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, scheduled to be played later this month. 

To the fans’ delight, Neymar was named in the Seleção Canarinhos’ squad for the first time since October 2023, all due to his consistent performances since returning to Santos FC in January. 

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Neymar's return to the Brazilian national team seemed inevitable considering the instability in the team that has been witnessed in recent times. 

Brazil's poor performance in the 2024 Copa America was massive evidence of the fact that the team has been lacking a leader on and off the pitch since Thiago Silva’s retirement and Casemiro’s axing from the squad, alongside Neymar. 

Former Brazilian national team players such as Ronaldo and Cafu had also pointed out this issue, even stating that the Seleção Canarinhos are a shadow of their former selves as they lack leadership and flair.

The two legends even urged the CBF to recall Neymar, as they stated that he is the only one who could revive the Brazilian magic in the squad.

Brazil's 23-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers

The three-time World Cup winners will be facing Colombia and the defending world champions, Argentina, on 21st March and 26th March, respectively.

Their 23-man shortlisted squad for the upcoming fixtures includes: 

Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Bento, Ederson.

Defenders: Danilo, Guilherme Arana, Wesley, Vanderson, Éder Militão, Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Léo Ortiz, Murillo.

Midfielders: André, Bruno Guimarães, Gerson, Matheus Cunha, Neymar, Lucas Paquetá, Raphinha, Estêvão.

Forwards: João Pedro, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Savinho, Vinícius Júnior.