[61286] Storm surrounding Brazil national team squad: Joao Pedro may be dropped in favor of Neymar

Reports: Joao Pedro in danger of being dropped from the World Cup for Neymar

According to a report by the channel cfcgate, which specializes in football updates, striker Joao Pedro is currently marked as the "most prominent candidate to be dropped" from the Brazil national team squad for the World Cup, in order to make room for Neymar's return. The source defines the move as a "strange decision," considering that Joao Pedro is considered by them to be the "best central striker in Brazil" according to cfcgate.

The report sparked a wave of reactions on social media. Conversely, a different opinion was expressed by user Hammadi__feitan, who welcomed the possibility of the player being dropped. In a post he published, the user called Joao Pedro a derogatory nickname ("the hunchback") and claimed that his removal would constitute an "excellent leap for the team." Furthermore, he went as far as to state that he would be "willing to go and kiss Ancelotti's cheek" if such a decision were indeed made according to Hammadi__feitan.

As of now, the issue is sparking a lively debate among Brazilian football fans, with the gathered information reaching over 180,000 views, indicating the tension surrounding the final squad selection for the upcoming matches.