Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed any suggestion that Neymar will be removed from his World Cup squad, refusing to entertain questions about whether he would have named the forward knowing the full extent of his calf injury.

Speaking on Saturday, Ancelotti expressed no regrets over the selection and indicated the squad would remain unchanged, backing his decision to include the forward despite the fitness concerns surrounding him.

The stance underlines Ancelotti's confidence in Neymar's ability to recover in time to play a role for Brazil at the tournament, even as questions persist over his availability.