In an exciting turn of events for Brazilian football fans, superstar Neymar has been called back to the national team after a year-long absence. The 33-year-old forward, who recently overcame an ACL injury, is set to lead Brazil in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.
Coach Dorival Junior announced Neymar's inclusion in the squad on Thursday, signaling Brazil's intent to strengthen their lineup as they vie for a top spot in South American qualifying, currently holding the fifth position.
Neymar's return to action came with his comeback to Santos, his boyhood club, after leaving Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in January and signing a six-month contract. His performance has been promising, having played two full matches for Santos and contributing effectively in key moments.
Brazil is scheduled to host Colombia on March 20, followed by a challenging away game against the group leader Argentina at the Monumental de Nuñez Stadium in Buenos Aires five days later. Coach Júnior expressed optimism about Neymar's readiness, stating, "He played two matches at Santos for 90 minutes. He has also been spared in the last minutes of some matches. Let's see how he performs in the run-up to our matches."
With Neymar back in the fold, Brazil's hopes for a strong World Cup campaign are reignited, and fans around the world are eagerly anticipating his impact on the team's performance.
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