Brazilian striker Neymar has said he feels “like a child” ahead of his fourth and final World Cup, although his presence at the tournament remains uncertain due to an injury to his right calf.

He made the comments in a Brazilian documentary series.

“Even though this is my fourth World Cup, it feels different because of everything it involves and, of course, it is the last one”, explains Neymar in a fragment of the documentary “Vai, Brasil”.

“I am here as a child, as an 18-year-old going to his first World Cup”, the Santos footballer emphasizes in the documentary.

At the age of 34, Neymar continues his muscular recovery, just a few days before Brazil’s first match against Morocco in Group 3 of the tournament that takes place in New Jersey.

According to the Federation Brazil’s all-time leading scorer has shown improvement from the injury sustained on May 17 but has yet to train with the team.

Due to a lack of game pace, his absence in the challenge against Morocco is considered certain, while he could make his debut in the second leg against Haiti on June 19.

Despite physical problems that have affected him in recent years, coach Carlo Ancelotti has included him. in Brazil’s 26-man World Cup squad.

“I’m very proud, very happy to be here. I’m going to enjoy every second, every moment of this World Cup and I hope it’s also special,” Neymar said.

He has participated in every World Cup since 2014, while Brazil haven’t won the trophy since 2002. Neymar’s best performance remains that of 2014, when Brazil were eliminated after losing 7–1 to Germany in the semi-finals, a match in which he did not play.

Source: prizrenpost