Marcelo is confident Neymar will play for Real Madrid one day, regardless of whether Cristiano Ronaldo remains at the club.
As Tite faces the decision of dropping a player from Brazil XI to make room for Neymar, the FC crew discuss who they would replace in the lineup.
ESPN Brasil’s Joao Castelo-Branco reports on Brazil’s World Cup preparations and the key happenings of Fred’s move to Man United.
The FC crew discuss how Neymar’s health factors into Brazil’s chances to win the World Cup after his goal against Croatia in his return from injury.
Brazil coach Tite acknowledges the increasing pressure Roberto Firmino is putting on Gabriel Jesus for a starting position at the World Cup.
New Manchester United midfielder Fred did not train with Brazil on Friday as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury, sources have told ESPN FC.
The 25-year-old was forced out of the session on Thursday after a collision with Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro. He sat out training on Friday — Brazil’s last session in London before they fly to Vienna — to work alone with medical staff.
Brazil face Austria on Sunday in their final friendly before their World Cup campaign starts against Switzerland in Rostov on June 17.
United announced on Tuesday they have agreed a deal, which sources have told ESPN FC is worth around £47 million, with Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk for Fred.
After featuring for Brazil against Croatia at Anfield on Sunday, he underwent a medical at Carrington on Monday before rejoining the Brazil squad in London.
He became Jose Mourinho’s first signing of the summer following swiftly by 19-year-old full-back Diogo Dalot, who has moved to Old Trafford in a £19m move from Porto.
Rob is ESPN FC’s Manchester United correspondent. Follow him on Twitter @RobDawsonESPN.
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