Revealed: When Neymar is expected to return to World Cup action

Neymar’s World Cup return date has been revealed...

Jamie Brown
July 3, 2023
2:00 am

Brazil have already made it into the World Cup round of 16 having won their opening two matches.

It wasn’t all plain sailing though for A Seleção who were left sweating over the fitness of Neymar.

The PSG forward was forced off in their opening game with a nasty ankle injury, however, the latest news is good news…

Neymar to return in Round of 16

Doha, Qatar, 24th November 2022. Neymar Jr of Brazil receives treatment following his substitution during the FIFA World Cup 2022 match at Lusail Stadium, Doha. Picture credit should read: David Klein / Sportimage 2KJ89K6 Doha, Qatar, 24th November 2022. Neymar Jr of Brazil receives treatment following his substitution during the FIFA World Cup 2022 match at Lusail Stadium, Doha. Picture credit should read: David Klein / Sportimage (Alamy Stock Photo)

Brazil will decide on Neymar’s return in the Round of 16 after Friday’s game against Cameroon, according to Jornal O Globo.

The forward has been working on his own in the pool and has made good progress to return to training with the team.

He will be reassessed on Saturday and if he returns to training, he will be able to start in the Round of 16.

Cleber told the media: “The players are in the process of recovery. Neymar and Alex Sandro are in the pool, and Danilo is on the pitch.

“After the Cameroon game, we will make decisions on them.

“The medical department have already drawn up a schedule.”

Brazil will face the runners-up in Group H on Monday, which is likely to be either Ghana or Uruguay.