“As we want to nominate the strongest possible squad, Neymar is our most important player,” said Olympic coach Andre Jardine in an interview with Globo Esporte. However, Jardine thinks Neymar’s participation is “difficult”.
Since there is no obligation to cancel the Olympics, Neymar needs the consent of PSG. In addition, the services of the 29-year-old will already be needed at the Copa America from June 13th to July 11th in Argentina and Colombia.
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At the Olympics, Brazil will start the group stage against Germany on July 22nd. The encounter is the remake of the 2016 final, in which Neymar scored in regular time. After Max Meyer equalized, Brazil won 5-4 on penalties.
The Olympic final in Japan will take place on August 6th. The new Ligue 1 season opens on the same day.
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