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"I want to be clear and honest. He will play if he deserves it."

"We have evaluated Neymar throughout the year. He is an important player, and he will be again during this World Cup," the Italian said at a press conference. "He has the same role and the same obligations as the other 25 players. He can play, not play, come on, or be on the bench. He has the same responsibility as everyone else. I want to be clear and honest. He will play if he deserves it. I think it's important not to put all the expectations on just one player," he reflected.

About Lewandoski Leaving :

"The conversation went well. He talked to the team, he said goodbye. It's been a great stage. I told him I won every title with him. It is a privilege to have worked with him, he is a great professional. It is an example to follow, it is taken care of, that is why it plays at that level. Now he wants to change, he wants to move. It's good for him and for the club. He's a great person and a great player."

About Dressing Room:

"I simply treat the players with respect, and that's what I ask of them. We're a team that wants to win and play great, beautiful football. The best situation is to be honest with each other. When it's difficult to say things, you have to be honest. Sometimes you have to make decisions that people don't like, but the important thing is the team. Sometimes you have to take a step back for the good of the team. I talk to them a lot. I communicate. I make it clear that the decisions are for the good of the group. It also helps to be successful. We're here to win titles, and the mentality must be highly professional. The quality must be evident in the matches and in training. That's what I ask of the players, and respect is also crucial"