Can Neymar play against Norway? See the situation of the Seleção's number 10

Brazil and Norway duel this Sunday (5), at 5pm (Brasília time), and Brazilian fans are excited to see striker Neymar back on the field.

So far, the number 10 of the Brazilian team has only played in the game against Scotland, the last in the group stage. Neymar was on the bench against Japan and Morocco, and did not travel to Philadelphia for the duel against Haiti.

Neymar against Norway?
For the round of 16 duel, coach Carlo Ancelotti is without Lucas Paquetá, injured, but has not confirmed who his replacement will be.

The tendency is for Gabriel Martinelli to be chosen for Flamengo's midfield role in this Sunday's match.

Neymar would be one of the options to start playing in Paquetá's place, but the tendency is for him to start the match on the bench. The Santos star has not yet started among the 11 in this World Cup.

Neymar recently recovered from an injury. However, Ancelotti has adopted a cautious approach. In an interview with "Folha de S. Paulo", the coach once again commented on the attacker's physical condition.

"The important thing is that he can play. How long, no one knows. He has the experience to handle the pace of the game. When I understand that the team needs him, I will put him on. He can play the 90 minutes", he guaranteed.

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Source: CNN