Tite: If Not Yet Fit, Neymar Will Not Be Called The Brazilian National Team

Neymar is in the Brazil squad for the September friendly. If he is not fit, Tite insists the 27-year-old will not be called.
Neymar has an ankle injury that must be willing to not participate in the 2019 Copa America. The former Barcelona player also did not participate in the Paris Saint-Germain pre-season because it was not yet fit.

In four PSG matches in the French League, Neymar hasn't played. His focus was disturbed by the desire to leave the Parc des Princes.

Nevertheless, Tite still included Neymar when Brazil faced Colombia and Peru. Brazil vs Colombia takes place at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami on September 6 local time. Four days later, Peru was opposed by Brazil at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

"He has recovered from an injury that as everyone knows makes him unable to play in the Copa America," Tite said on Sportskeeda.

"If he is not fit, he will not be in the national team. We must not force the situation at that time related to athlete's health."

"Me and the coaching staff will pay close attention to its development. He is ready, he is able to meet the needs of the team

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