Miranda defends Neymar in the World Cup and puts pressure on Ancelotti

“Brazil are always favorites, Ancelotti is doing a great job. I would definitely take Neymar, because we can’t leave the greatest talent we have out. We still have time to train and work”, he stated.

For Miranda, even if he is not 100% physically or does not play during all the games, the attacker continues to be decisive. “Neymar’s talent certainly cannot be wasted. Whether he plays for one game or 15 minutes, he will make a difference”, he added.

The former defender’s speech reinforces the size of the discussion surrounding the star, who last Thursday shone in Santos’ 2-1 victory over Vasco. Neymar scored both goals in Santos’ triumph.

Solid career in Europe and Brazil

Revealed by Coritiba, Miranda built a successful career inside and outside the country. After standing out in Brazilian football, he moved to Sochaux, in France, and then returned to Brazil to play for São Paulo.

The peak in Europe came with spells at Atlético de Madrid and Inter Milan, where he won titles and faced some of the main attackers in world football. He also played for Jiangsu Suning before returning to São Paulo to end his career in 2022.