Casemiro: Everyone has their own way of life, but Neymar is undoubtedly the best on the pitch

Recently, Manchester United midfielder Casemiro accepted an interview with "AS". He talked about Neymar's return to Brazil, his future and the 2026 World Cup.

About Neymar's return to Santos

"I have had the privilege to work with many great players. I have played with players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Modric, Kroos, Marcelo, Bale and Benzema. We are talking about more than ten Ballon d'Or winners and it is impossible to exclude Neymar. Everyone has his own way of life, both on and off the field. My life is relatively low-key, But if we just look at the performance on the pitch, he is undoubtedly the best and I admire his ability as a player very much. "

"If I need to sacrifice myself in the game to let Neymar finish the last shot and score, I will do it without hesitation. Neymar is attractive to anyone, but we know that he has to be at his best. He needs to know what to do and what not to do, but I think we need to. With his quality, we need him. "I have known Neymar since I was 12 years old and he has always been an extraordinary player who can decide the outcome of a game at any time. It is an honor to be able to say that I have played with Neymar and I know his team and his way of working very well. Nothing he does for football is by chance, it is not just about talent. It takes effort and dedication."

About Ancelotti

"I've always had a good relationship with him and it was him who changed Vinicius when he came to Real Madrid the second time, right? There were some doubts about Vinicius at the time, but Ancelotti helped him and Militao progress. He always had a good relationship with Brazilian players and it's hard to find people who don't like him, as we always say in football. He is a person who likes to joke and create a relaxed atmosphere. But when strict requirements are required, he will do so firmly. "I think it is a natural thing. Every player will go where they want to go, right? Although every player has his own characteristics, if you want to ask who will take over the baton from me, Marquinhos is an experienced one. Players who are rich and younger than me. There are also Alisson, Ederson and Guimarães. For example, I will not pass the baton to Vinicius or Rodrygo because they do not care about these things. "Football is my life, so it is inevitable, but I believe that my wife and family want me to spend more time with them." Planner, but I focus more on short-term goals. Of course, staying in good shape for the World Cup is an inevitable goal, but if you don't perform well at Manchester United, you can't expect to perform well at the World Cup. For the next national team call-up, I have to be in good shape every day: I have to have a good training tomorrow, and I have to play a good game at the weekend."

Looking forward to the 2026 World Cup

"This will be the most difficult World Cup in history, because football is becoming more and more balanced. Everything depends on the details. Even those teams that are not talked about by everyone, those teams that are not regarded as favorites, will definitely become strong opponents. For example: Croatia eliminated Brazil, Morocco entered the World Cup semi-finals, and the trend of football is becoming more and more difficult to play."