Neymar set for Brazil return against Scotland, says Ancelotti
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar has recovered from his injury and will be available for the Selecao's final group stage match against Scotland.
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Brazil have received a significant fitness boost ahead of their final group stage match against Scotland. Manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar is expected to be fully available for selection.
The 34-year-old attacker has been sidelined with a grade two calf strain, which kept him out of the squad for the tournament opener against Morocco. After following a rehabilitation program, he is scheduled to rejoin full team training this coming Monday.
Neymar will be training tomorrow individually, and on Monday with the rest of the team. He will be available for the match against Scotland. Carlo Ancelotti
The timing of this recovery is critical. During Brazil's impressive 3-0 victory over Haiti on Friday, star winger Raphinha suffered a suspected hamstring injury. Ancelotti confirmed that the player is awaiting further medical tests to determine the severity of the knock.
Following an initial 1-1 draw with Morocco, the victory against Haiti has put Brazil in a strong position to secure a spot in the round of 32. With Neymar returning to the fold, the Selecao look to bolster their attacking options as they continue their summer campaign in North America.