Neymar return to action with Brazil after he was named in Tite's starting XI for their last-16 clash with South Korea. The Paris Saint-Germain forward missed his country's last two group games after suffering an ankle injury against Serbia.
Brazil manager Tite initially suggested that his star man would be available for the knockout stages and then on Sunday gave a huge update on the availability of Neymar.
When asked whether or not 30-year-old would play against South Korea, Tite said: "Yes, he will be available. He will train with us this afternoon [Sunday], if everything goes well, he will play."
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Brazil were able to seal qualification without Neymar with a 1-0 win over Switzerland confirming qualification and despite their loss to Cameroon, they finished top.
But Brazil will undoubtedly be boosted by the return of Neymar with Tite sticking to his word as Neymar was announced in the starting XI in to form a frightening attacking quarter with Richarlison, Vinicius Jr and Raphinha. Ahead of his warm up for his return, Neymar was stopped by a few Brazil fans waiting in the tunnel.
Neymar initially waved at the two people in wheelchairs waiting to one side but then went over and shook hands with one man before taking a photo with the child who then could not stop smiling after getting a picture with one of her heroes.
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