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‘He cannot be replaced’: Ancelotti confirms Neymar will not return to national duty

September 19, 2026

Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Neymar is set to remain away from international action. Addressing the forward's status, the manager emphasized that the talismanic attacker is impossible to truly substitute.

The update firmly rules out any imminent comeback to representative football for the star player.

Premier League

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#	Team	P	Pts
1	Arsenal FC	4	12
2	Manchester City FC	4	12
3	Brentford FC	5	9
4	Leeds United FC	4	8
5	Hull City AFC	4	8
6	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	4	7

Champions League spots

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