Brazil are dreaming again. They're doing so thanks to Neymar, who has the hopes of the Brazilian people on his back going into this summer's World Cup in Russia, where the 'Canarinha' hope to add to their honours.
Against Croatia on Sunday, the Paris Saint-Germain forward returned to action 99 days after he was injured playing for his club against Marseille. The dark days of being unable to help his team against Real Madrid in the Champions League or celebrate the league title with his teammates are now behind him.
It was the dream return, too. In the legendary Anfield stadium in Liverpool, he came on to play the second half and scored a stunning goal as Brazil beat Croatia 2-0.
As a precaution, Tite preferred to only use Neymar for 45 minutes. Despite that, he didn't disappoint. Only 20 minutes had passed when he scored a stunning goal, sitting Vrsaljko and Kovacic on the floor before hammering into the roof of the net..
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