Amid concerns over his form and fitness, the former Barcelona star made the South Americans' squad for the global football showpiece.
Speaking on Novabrasil em campo, Velloso questioned the decision to include the Santos star over Chelsea forward JoAo Pedro, arguing that current performances should carry more weight in squad selection.
“I would not call up Neymar for the World Cup. To take Neymar and not take Pedro is an absurdity of those that football allows," HE SAID.
"Pedro is the top scorer of everything, Neymar cannot even play against Recoleta and he is in the Cup.
“Neymar chose the matches. He didn’t play against Palmeiras, Flamengo, Bahia, but he played against Recoleta, Red Bull Bragantino... Only against the weak teams, to try to make a difference. And he didn't do it.”