Neymar has returned to group training with Brazil ahead of their FIFA World Cup clash against Haiti, receiving a guard of honour from his teammates as he continues his recovery from a calf injury, Softfootball reports.
The Santos forward, who was a surprise inclusion in Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup squad, rejoined training on Tuesday but only took part in physical drills, avoiding ball work and contact sessions.
Brazil’s medical staff are taking a cautious approach and are not rushing his comeback after the injury that sidelined him for the tournament opener against Morocco which ended 1-1.
While Neymar’s return is a major boost, reports suggest he is unlikely to feature against Haiti on Saturday.
The 128-cap Brazil star is instead targeting a potential return against Scotland on June 25, provided Brazil’s progress in the competition remains on track.
