Neymar arrives with Brazil’s team, is available for World Cup group match against Scotland
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Neymar arrived with Brazil and is available for the team’s World Cup match against Scotland on Wednesday, another sign the superstar forward is set to make his debut at this year’s tournament after missing the first two matches.
He was not in the starting lineup, though Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti raised the possibility earlier this week that he could play as a substitute.
Neymar was one of the final players to get off Brazil’s bus Wednesday afternoon, flashing a thumbs-up, giving a wave and slapping hands with a few well-wishers as he made his way inside the stadium and toward the team’s locker room.
“He is available. He trained very well this week,” Ancelotti said Tuesday, without confirming that Neymar would take the field against Scotland. “He is fit and able, ready to play. We are very happy that he is back. He is a high-quality player.”
