HERO IS BACK: Neymar spotted in training session for Brazil to prepare for clash vs Bolivia

On September 8 at Belem, an Amazonian city, Brazil will play Bolivia; four days later, in Lima, Brazil will play Peru.

This week, Neymar departed Paris Saint-Germain to join Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia. In earlier this year’s friendlies against Brazil, he sat out.

Brazil forward Neymar training at the Mangueirao stadium in Belem, Para State, Brazil, on September 5, 2023. Brazil take on Bolivia in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier on September 8. AFP

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Brazil’s Neymar arrives at a training session at the Mangueirao Stadium. AFP

After speaking with Neymar, Diniz revealed at a press conference that the striker was “very willing” to represent his country.

Diniz stated that he originally intended to select West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá but changed his mind after learning about a FIFA probe into the player.

Fluminense’s coach will be in charge of Brazil at least through the middle of next year, when the federation plans to sign Carlo Ancelotti from Real Madrid.

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Brazil's Neymar, who has yet to play for his new Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, during training. AFP

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Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker attempts a save during training. AFP

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Left to right: Brazil’s Richarlison, Rodrygo and Bruno Guimaraes. AFP

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Brazil midfielder Casemiro. AFP

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Brazil players, including Bruno Guimaraes and Neymar, during training. AFP

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Brazil midfielder Casemiro, second right, during training at the Mangueirao stadium. AFP

.Brazil interim manager Fernando Diniz, centre left, oversees training. AFP

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