Coach Gabriel Martinelli stated Neymar was in “glorious kind”, had carried out at a “excessive stage” in coaching and was hopeful he would have the ability to return for Brazil’s ultimate group sport towards Scotland.
Neymar was included within the Brazil World Cup squad, however earlier than becoming a member of up with the nationwide staff he suffered a calf damage and missed the primary two video games.
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco and received 3-0 towards Haiti, main Group C heading into the ultimate match.
Supervisor Carlo Ancelotti has already stated he expects Neymar to be match to play towards Scotland, which might be a lift for Brazil given Rafinha might be absent by way of damage.
And whereas it is not but clear how lengthy Neymar can play Wednesday, Martinelli is assured he is able to make an affect.
“He is been acting at a really excessive stage, and you could possibly see that depth in (Monday’s) observe session,” Martinelli stated at a press convention.
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“We will see how eager he’s to be with us and there’s no doubt about his high quality.
“Whether or not he performs or not is a matter for the coach, however I feel his situation is great.”
Neymar, who’s again in coaching, has not featured for Brazil since October 2023, when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage in a World Cup qualifier towards Uruguay.
He performed in 129 video games and scored 79 targets, making him Brazil’s all-time main scorer. He has featured in every of the final three World Cups, scoring eight targets within the event.
