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Despite benching Neymar, Ancelotti confirmed the forward is physically prepared to play a full match if needed.
“The important thing is that he is available. How much he plays, nobody knows.
He has the experience to manage his minutes and the rhythm of the game. When the team needs him, he will come on,” Ancelotti said.
Ancelotti added that Neymar can play 90 minutes and praised his professionalism.
“He is not happy, but he is behaving very well. He is training very well.
Neymar is respectful, affable, and loved by his teammates.
He is an important figure in the squad because he possesses immense quality and is a humble person,” Ancelotti said.
Brazil entered the match with a seven-game unbeaten streak under Ancelotti, driven by Vinicius Junior who has four goals in four tournament games.
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History remains a challenge for Brazil, as they have never defeated Norway in four previous meetings.
