Neymar has returned to Brazil squad after two years of injury layoff
Star forward Neymar has been recalled to the Brazil national team for their World Cup qualifiers, marking his return to the Selecao after a serious knee injury.
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Neymar, has been in impressive form since returning to Santos in January, scoring three goals and providing three assists in seven appearances.
What Neymar said
His call-up was met with excitement, as the 33-year-old took Instagram to share his eagerness to wear the iconic yellow jersey once again.
"Happy to be back!," he said.
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Brazil's head coach Dorival Junior expressed his faith in Neymar's ability to make a big impact in the upcoming qualifiers.
"He is a player whose team-mates themselves publicly expressed what he represents to the group," Junior said.
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Neymar's return comes at a crucial time for Brazil, who are experiencing a challenging World Cup qualifying campaign. The Selecao sit fifth in the South American standings after 12 matches, seven points behind leaders Argentina.
Junior cautioned against placing too much expectation on Neymar's return, instead emphasising the need to give him confidence to develop his abilities.
"Let's not create high expectations, let's not place all the responsibility on his return," Junior said.
Neymar's return to the national team is a welcome boost for Brazil as they seek to revive their World Cup qualifying campaign.