Neymar resumes Brazil training after injury scare

As he battles to overcome a knee injury, Neymar was back in training with Brazil ahead of the upcoming Copa America.

Published : Jun 01, 2019 12:28 IST

Neymar resumed Brazil training on Friday, easing fears over the star forward's knee injury.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward, 27, missed training earlier in the week, but returned to action in a boost for the South American giant.

Read | Neymar arrives at Brazil camp ahead of Copa America

Brazil faces Qatar in a friendly on Wednesday before taking on Honduras in its final game before the Copa America. Neymar's fitness is crucial for Brazil, which is hosting the Copa America and meet Bolivia, Venezuela and Peru in Group A.

The forward is third in the nation's all-time goalscoring list with 60, behind only Pele (77) and Ronaldo (62).

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