Neymar will lead Brazil in the 2026 World Cup, according to legend Cafu, who believes the striker has more natural talent than Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Neymar is in a class of his own among contemporary greats, according to the former right-back and two-time World Cup champion, who did not hold back in his evaluation.
“I think Neymar is better than Lionel Messi. While Messi may have a different level of dedication, Neymar is the most dedicated member of this generation. He is better than Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Messi, Cafu told Gazeta Express.
Neymar’s technical advantage, according to Cafu, is the main distinction, as the Santos forward possesses a greater variety of skills than his contemporaries.
In a technical sense, he outperforms everyone. We can bring up Cristiano Ronaldo when discussing commitment, but let’s put that aside. “Neymar just has better quality available to him,” he contended.
Cafu suggested that Brazil has to construct around Neymar in the same manner that Argentina organized their team for Messi, drawing parallels with previous achievements.
Argentina won trophies when Lionel Messi was a member of the team. We assisted Ronaldinho and played for Ronaldo and Rivaldo in 2002. Neymar, on the other hand, had to bear the load alone because he was born into a generation without that support, he emphasized.
According to Cafu, a large portion of Neymar’s career has been characterized by burden.
He was solely responsible for the load for fifteen years. He said, “There are now players nearby who can finally assist him.
Additionally, he supported Carlo Ancelotti, the current manager of Brazil, in efficiently managing the team and the pressure around Neymar.
“The coach does a great job of handling pressure. Neymar’s skill is undeniable; even when he isn’t playing at his best, he wins the game. However, he stated that his attitude is crucial to the group.
Cafu emphasized Ancelotti’s strict commitment to discipline when recalling his time at AC Milan.
Ancelotti assembled the group and stated unequivocally, “If you don’t train, there’s no question, you won’t play,” in response to a player who wasn’t practicing. He disclosed that the squad grasped the message right away.
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