An Shuai’s debut ignited the football world! Brazil’s roster eliminated Neymar, is it a protection or change?

On May 27, Brazil local time, the new national team coach Ancelotti announced his first major roster after coaching. 32-year-old football superstar Neymar unexpectedly lost, which quickly triggered heated discussions among fans around the world. Why was this player who just returned from a serious ligament injury "temporarily given up" by An Shuai? Will the Brazilian team kick off this?

Ship An expressed: injury recovery is preferred, and his core position has not changed. "We have had in-depth communication with Neymar and his medical team. At this stage, he needs systematic recovery, rather than immediately investing in high-intensity competitions." Ancelotti explained at the press conference, "He is still an irreplaceable leader of the Brazilian team. We will re-evaluate his status in the key match of the World Cup in September this year."

According to insiders of the Brazilian Football Association, Neymar has only resumed basic training since the left knee ligament surgery in April and has not yet met the national team training standards. An Shuai’s medical team believes that forced recruitment may increase the risk of recurrence of old injuries. However, fans are not completely buying it - on social media, topics such as "The end of the Neymar era" and "An Shuai Purchase of Veterans" continue to dominate the list, and even extreme fans burned Ancelotti's doll to protest. The hidden worries behind the data: The shadow of injuries covers superstars

Statistics show that Neymar missed the national team due to injury in the past five years, and withdrew early due to a sprain of his right ankle in the 2023 Copa America. Although he maintained an efficient data of 0.8 goals per game at the club, frequent injuries have caused a "dependence crisis" in Brazil's football. Former international Kaka pointed out in the column: "When Brazil lost in 4 of the seven World Cup qualifiers due to Neymar's absence, we must look for Plan B."

Tactical revolution quietly started?

In this roster, An Shuai recruited five first-time new players, including Palmeiras' 19-year-old midfielder Guillerme and Flamengo's 22-year-old winger Matthews Franza. What is more worthy of attention is that the "Post-00 Trident" composed of Vinicius, Rodrigo and Martinelli in the main framework was collectively shortlisted, with an average age of only 22.3 years old. Brazil's Global Sports analyzed that An Shuai is trying to replicate the successful experience of Real Madrid and create a new generation system that combines speed and tactical execution.

Expert controversy: Iron-fisted reform or too hasty?

"There is a huge risk of completely abandoning Neymar, and he is still the breaker of the key battle." Football commentator Thiago Fernandez said bluntly in the live broadcast, "Look at Argentina without Messi, Brazil needs a transition plan." Tactical analyst Caroline holds the opposite view: "Ship An is telling the world with practical actions - who is the 'single show' of Brazil, team football is the future."

As Brazil's warm-up match against Argentina on June 8 approaches, Ancelotti's first arrangement has attracted much attention. Can the fans' doubts be calmed by victory? Will Neymar really be "returned by lightning" as An Shuai said? This football earthquake triggered by a large roster may be the beginning of Brazil's football transformation.

Today's topic: Do you support Ancelotti's choice to leave Neymar for a temporary leave? Is Brazil at a critical moment when it has to be replaced? Welcome to leave your opinions in the comment section!