Fans Are Talking About Neymar’s Reaction When Martinelli Was Named In Brazil World Cup Squad [Video]

Some fans on social media think PSG Superstar, Neymar looked ‘surprised’ and unhappy when Gabriel Martinelli‘s name was called during Brazil’s World Cup squad announcement on Monday.

Infoexpert24 reports that Brazil manager Tite confirmed his 26-man squad for this winter’s tournament in Qatar.

Several players, including Manchester United forward Antony and in-form Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, filmed their reaction to the news and posted footage on their social media channels.

Even star player Neymar got involved in the proceedings. The PSG forward waited patiently for his name to be called, but fans also got to witness him react to Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli’s selection.

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As you can see in the footage below, Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus was the first forward to be announced in Tite’s 26-man squad.

And moments later, Martinelli’s name was called. Twitter account @afcstuff wrote: “Brazil icon Neymar’s shocked reaction to Gabriel Martinelli being named in the Brazil World Cup squad this evening.”

Below are some of the reactions infoexpert24 culled in response to the video on Twitter:

@TylerAFC__ wrote: He knows his place is in jeopardy
Rrez

@Rrezon44 wrote:He looked shocked cuz he thought he got dropped
Dhayve⚽️

@Davydterver wrote:He knows he needs to up his game or else Martinelli is gonna bench him

@Epmeralt wrote: Neymar thought his spot was in danger for a moment

@AlfieChadwick1 wrote: nah that was the face of fear that he is losing his starting spot

@afcstuff wrote: Those eyes were not eyes of surprise they were eyes of fear.. fear that he might not be a starter maybe?🤷🏽‍♂️
Even getting up at end rubbing his head, hairs standing on side of his head is a nervous reaction…
Just shows how phenomenal

@Jimmy2307l wrote: More like he realized there is a winger that can actually take his place in the starting line up haha. Loved the potential Neymar we saw years ago but since the PSG move the man doesn’t play with the same amound of passion and heart. Gabi does and will be good competition.

Another fan commented: “You can tell he was happy for Gabriel Jesus and surprised about Martinelli,” while a third wrote: “Neymar was a bit surprised that Martinelli was called but he decided to hide the feeling knowing that he’s on camera. And everyone in that room knew Neymar is going to Qatar.”

There was talk of Martinelli not making the squad prior to Tite’s announcement. On Monday morning, Brazilian journalist Bruno Andrade posted a 26-man Brazil squad without the 21-year-old forward.

Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino, who was not included in the final squad, was named instead.