Neymar trains with Brazil for first time since injury

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With the World Cup kicking off in Russia in just 22 days, Brazil got a big boost when Neymar trained with the national team for the first time since undergoing surgery in early March.

After suffering a broken bone in his right foot in February, there had been some doubt that the world's most expensive player would be fit in time for the tournament, and the five-time champions will be relieved to see him back with the squad.

Neymar (L) and Gabriel Jesus look on during a training session of the Brazilian national football team. /‍VCG Photo

PSG forward Neymar hasn't played since late February when he cracked the fifth metatarsal that connects to the little toe in his right foot during a French Ligue Un game. Manchester City's duo Gabriel Jesus and Danilo also joined Neymar at training near Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil will begin their campaign in Group E against Switzerland on June 17 in Rostov. Their pool also features Costa Rica and Serbia. Brazil will have six training sessions in their country before moving to Tottenham Hotspur's training ground in North London until June 8.