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Ancelotti: Neymar Can Play Full 90 Minutes

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar is fit enough to play a full 90 minutes for Brazil against Norway, despite the star forward's unhappiness with his substitute role.

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that star forward Neymar is finally fit enough to feature for a full 90 minutes at the World Cup. The Italian tactician also admitted that the country's all-time leading goalscorer is deeply unhappy with his restricted substitute role.

Neymar has endured a frustrating campaign, registering just a single 14-minute cameo off the bench during the group stage victory over Scotland. Ancelotti stated: "He is not happy, but he is behaving very well. He has the experience to manage his minutes and the tempo of the game. When I feel the team needs him, I will put him on." The Seleção faces Norway at New York/New Jersey Stadium. mchezo.co.za