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16:04, 26-May-2019
Neymar joins Brazil camp ahead of 2019 Copa America
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Brazil is gearing up for the Copa America, and with their preparations for the big continental event going on full swing, their star player Neymar joined the team at the training complex in Teresopolis, three days ahead of schedule.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward arrived on Saturday with his private helicopter at the team's training ground in Teresopolis and joined the training alongside his team-mates on the same day.
"There's a lot of pressure, but when our team gets on the same page, with the help of the supporters, we're unstoppable," Neymar said in a video posted by the Brazilian FA on social media.
Brazil's footballer Neymar (2-R) greets fans upon arriving in a helicopter at the Granja Comary sports complex in Teresopolis, Brazil. /VCG Photo
Brazil's footballer Neymar (2-R) greets fans upon arriving in a helicopter at the Granja Comary sports complex in Teresopolis, Brazil. /VCG Photo
"I've already played two competitions here. I've known the bad side but also the good side," the 27-year-old Brazilian superstar said. His team-mates Marquinhos and Thiago Silva, who are also part of the Brazilian squad, were there.
Head coach Tite is currently under pressure for the first time since he became Brazil coach in 2016. If hosts Brazil fail to win the Copa America title, he will be under fire and – in the worst-case scenario – may be shown the door.
Brazil is playing host to marquee football tournament for the fifth time, and the "Selecao" have won all four previous editions it hosted.
Eight-time winners Brazil face Bolivia, Venezuela, and Peru in the group stage, which will get underway on June 14, after two friendlies against Qatar and Honduras.