Neymar Jr. has still not healed from his emotional wounds of the 2014 World Cup. Almost ten years since the Selecao were hammered 7-1 by Germany in the semi-finals of the tournament, which took a massive toll on the players. The distress was exacerbated, as certain private information was leaked to the media after the defeat. Following the incident, Brazil are yet to appoint a psychologist for their national team with Neymar said to be firmly against an appointment.

Things have changed in the past ten years. Mental health is now a key factor that is being acknowledged in soccer. It, however, seems like the Selecao stars are still not ready to look past the 2014 incident that caused emotional turbulence within the team.

Neymar is vehemently against the appointment of a psychologist

Despite a massive change surrounding the perception of mental health in recent years, a few members of the Brazil team still believe in sticking to their ways. According to journalist Cosme Rímoli, Neymar is strongly against the appointment of a psychologist. The Al-Hilal star is still a key figure in the dressing room with his words holding immense value.

It has been also reported that the player believes, “I’m not crazy, I don’t need a psychologist.”

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Multiple players on the team are also behind Neymar when it comes to the issue. In the Selecao camp, perhaps, many are yet to move past the 2014 incident and fear that their emotional outbursts will leak out to the public.

While Brazil are yet to incorporate a psychologist into their team, top sides in the world such as France, Germany, and the Netherlands have already acquired the services of certain professionals to help their players if needed.

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Brazil is yet to move on from their embarrassing defeat to Germany

The Selecao were left shellshocked during the World Cup 2014 semi-finals, as the side was battered 7-1 by Germany. The team had a lot of hope riding on their shoulders, playing in front of the home crowd. Things, however, turned into a nightmare as Germany battered Brazil, leaving them to lick their wounds to this date.

Someone within the team’s dressing room also leaked private information to the media, surrounding an emotional outburst from a few of the senior players. The incident was understandably disturbing for the squad, as they believed they had built a close-knit squad over the years.

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