There was surprise when Ancelotti named Neymar, 34, in his squad ahead of Chelsea’s Joao Pedro.
Neymar is Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals but has not played for his country since October 2023.
The former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain forward has been struggling with a calf problem and did not even travel to Philadelphia for the Haiti match.
However, Ancelotti revealed afterwards that Neymar will be available to feature against Scotland.
“Yes, he will be training tomorrow individually and then on Monday with the team,” Ancelotti said. “He will be available for Scotland.”
Will his return help Brazil?
“This is a player [Neymar] that is hard to get on the pitch. Just by the way he plays, he invites tackles,” said European football expert James Horncastle, speaking to the Euro Leagues Podcast.
“But back Carlo to be the one person to make this work because one of his super-powers is his ability to create a group out of superstars and get everyone on the same page.”
However, French football expert Julien Laurens does not think Neymar should be at the World Cup.
In May, Neymar apologised to his Santos team-mate Robinho Jr for slapping the teenager during a training session.
“I don’t really think he deserves to be there on the recent performances that he has had and his behaviour and attitude on and off the pitch,” he added.
