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Neymar in Russia 2018: the most sincere confession from the Brazilian two weeks before the World Cup

Domingo 03 de Junio del 2018

Neymar in Russia 2018: the most sincere confession from the Brazilian two weeks before the World Cup

The forward of PSG had not played a match since February 25. This Sunday, he entered in the second half and took only 23 minutes to score again.

The forward of PSG had not played a match since February 25. This Sunday, he entered in the second half and took only 23 minutes to score again.

Great protagonist of Brazil's victory against Croatia

Neymar showed great happiness for his standout return to the pitch this Sunday, with a spectacular goal included, after three months off. However, he stated that he still feels at 80% less than two weeks before the World Cup and above all, with "certain fear".

"Today is three months since the injury. Coming back to do what I love the most, which is playing football, and scoring a goal, is a great happiness. I am very happy," the forward said after the 2-0 triumph of the Seleçao in the friendly match played in Liverpool.

On the day that marked three exact months since his surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, Neymar was once again decisive, although he is still not at his best.

"I still feel some discomfort, but it is normal after not stepping on the field for a long time. I am at 80%," he valued without confirming if he will start on Sunday against Austria, in the last test of the 'canarinha' before Russia.

Although 'Ney' is still afraid of getting injured again.

"I still have some apprehension, some fear, but that is little by little. in each training session, I get more comfortable," the Brazilian stated.

In Group E, Brazil will debut in the World Cup on June 17 against Switzerland, before facing Costa Rica on the 22nd and Serbia on the 27th. AFP

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