Despite neymar

Brazil World Cup: Neymar was left out of Brazil's squad on Monday for friendlies against France and Croatia, the last chance for manager Carlo Ancelotti to test his players before finalizing his squad for this year's FIFA World Cup.

Neymar returned from his latest injury setback on Sunday, playing 90 minutes and providing an assist in Santos' 1-1 home draw with Corinthians in Brazil's Serie A.

Despite Neymar's absence from the 27-man list, Ancelotti did not rule out the 34-year-old's chances of playing at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, reported Xinhua.