Brazil arrive at the World Cup with stars out of form and Neymar back in focus

Brazil still have strengths elsewhere, including goalkeeper Alisson, center backs Marquinhos and Gabriel, and midfield anchors Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes. Up front, Ancelotti must choose between limited options such as Igor Thiago, Endrick, and Matheus Cunha, while Rodrygo is injured and Joao Pedro was surprisingly left out. If the coach can get the attack working, Brazil could still go deep, but the uncertainty around Neymar and the team’s form remains significant.