Neymar says he has no regrets sitting out of the Copa America, because he would much rather have the chance to win gold at his home territory at the Olympic Games in August.
The Brazil captain says nobody wants the gold medal more than he does.
“I am ready to take responsibility,” the 24-year-old told Globo.
“Not only the Brazilians want this medal, but they know nobody wants it more than I do.”
When asked how he felt about missing out on the Copa America he said, "I was not frustrated, because I will play a tournament my country has yet to win, and in Brazil,
“Of course I wanted to compete in both competitions, but I understand the desire of my club and I respected the agreement that everyone came to.”