Neymar needs development to lead Brazil, says Leonardo

Neymar does not yet have the development to be the pioneer of Brazil's national group, despite the fact that he is enhancing, said previous Selecao star Leonardo on Thursday.

Leonardo, who is right now the chief of football at Paris Saint-Germain, told SporTV in Brazil that while the 23-year-old Neymar has played amazingly with the national group, he has additionally been not able to control his feelings.

The Barcelona star was named skipper of Dunga's side after the 2014 World Cup, however was managed a four-match boycott amid Copa America for an on-pitch fight.


He was sent off after the gathering stage thrashing to Colombia for an endeavored head-butt of Jeison Murillo that started a skirmish, amid which Colombia striker Carlos Bacca was additionally demonstrated red.

"Neymar is an incredible player however he doesn't yet have the development to lead Brazil and assume responsibility of a group," Leonardo said. "He was condemned a great deal when he played in Brazil. He simply needed to have the ball and spill so that he could score and have the effect.

"Presently he has figured out how to play without the ball. I didn't think he would have the capacity to do it, yet it is an issue of mindset," Leonardo said. "Before he couldn't shoot extra shots and now he is an awesome expert. There are such a large number of ways that players can make strides."

Leonardo has already been vocal in his feedback of the Barcelona forward.

Neymar is suspicious for Saturday's worldwide well disposed against Costa Rica in New Jersey due to a right knee thump.

The Barcelona star, who just as of late recuperated from mumps, left preparing not long ago following 20 minutes because of a damage alarm.

Saturday's diversion will check Brazil's first apparatus since losing on punishments to Paraguay in the quarterfinals of the Copa America prior this late spring.

Dunga's men, who tackle the United States in another well disposed next Wednesday, start their 2018 World Cup qualifying battle against Chile one month from now.

 Brazil commander Neymar is dubious for Saturday's worldwide well disposed against Costa Rica in New Jersey in light of a right knee issue.

The Barcelona star, who just as of late recuperated from mumps, needed to leave Thursday's instructional course following 20 minutes because of a harm alarm.

Neymar felt torment in his right knee and Brazil mentor Dunga might now lean the striker against Costa Rica as a safety oriented measure.