Brazil have announced their squad ahead of the Copa America and everything in the team is fine, except for one person we may miss a lot and that is Neymar Jr. Basically, Neymar Jr. did not get a place in the team due to injury. Personally, I like Neymar's game and I like Neymar a lot, the performance of Neymar against Argentina in the last Copa America final must be remembered by everyone. I will definitely miss Neymar a lot this Copa America season. Brazil have always announced their team with their best players and this time was no exception but only Neymar would have been complete.
I've seen Brazil's list of players for the Copa America. And to be honest, I see the quality of Brazilian players decreasing. There are a lot of names that I don't think are very well known. I know everyone misses the old Brazil where the players were superstars at their respective clubs.
Apart from Neymar, I read the news which stated that Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison and Manchester United player Casemiro were also not called up due to injury. Yes everyone also misses Neymar and I hope he can play in the 2026 world cup because maybe it will be his last world cup.
I have got a hunch Neymar is going to take the last chance and go to the World Cup, he is probably keeping special attention to his recovery so he can unleash all his potential in such important tournament.
Also, on the quality and prestige of the Brazilian selection: I have got the impression people had grown accustomed the the golden era of Brazilian excellence within this sport with famous names which could make all the difference in a match, and when time passes by and those stars are forced to retire by their own human capabilities and their age, then we start to witness a drought of talents. Sure, there are very people who can offer much to the team, there is no doubt about it, but when one get used to seeing Brazil in his best era, it is difficult to feel enthusiastic again with players who are unlikely to reach the same level in action.
It would be as if Messi suddenly retired and people expected to see someone as revelant and good as him, but never comes.
I as Venezuelan, I dream someday we can have our own version of Messi or Cristiano, so we can enjoy our turn as a revelant country within the world of soccer/football, at least for a decade, before going back to slumber.