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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Neymar has arrived as part of the Brazilian national team. world cup<\/span> Wednesday’s match against Scotland was another sign that the superstar forward is likely to make his debut in this competition. missed the first two games<\/span>.<\/p>\nThe squad for Brazil will be announced later on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Neymar was one of the last players off the Brazilian bus, giving a thumbs up and waving and clapping with several Brazilian well-wishers as he made his way inside the stadium and into the team’s locker room.<\/p>\n
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti did not confirm Neymar’s availability on Tuesday, saying: “He is available. He has been training very well this week.” vs Scotland<\/span>. “He is healthy, capable and ready to play. We are very happy to have him back. He is a quality player.”<\/p>\nNeymar has been suffering from a right calf injury and has missed all games for more than a month. He practiced with the Brazilian national team on Sunday and was confident he would finally be able to play.<\/p>\n
Neymar is Brazil’s top career scorer with 79 goals in 129 appearances for his country. The 34-year-old forward has played in the last three World Cups for Brazil, scoring eight goals.<\/p>\n
His role, and whether he even fits the team at all, has been a hot topic of discussion among Brazilian fanatics for some time. Neymar continues to struggle even after his return Tore the anterior cruciate ligament in the left knee<\/span> He played in the World Cup qualifiers in October 2023 and has scored four goals in eight games for Brazilian club Santos this season.<\/p>\n___<\/p>\n
AP Sports Writer Alanis Thames in Miami Gardens, Florida, contributed to this report.<\/p>\n
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AP World Cup: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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