Neymar returns to a resurgent Brazil

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After playing a frustrating draw against Switzerland, Brazil are hoping to bounce back against Costa Rica in their second Group E game on Friday. The Selecao brigade is hoping for a return of their talismanic player Neymar, who limped off during Tuesday's training session with an ankle problem ahead of their make-or-break clash against the Central American side.

Neymar has already said he will be match fit and is targeting an improved performance against Costa Rica on Friday after an underwhelming Group E opener against the Swiss side.

Costa Rican players in action during their practice session ahead of the game against Brazil. /VCG Photo

The Paris Saint-Germain forward was one of a number of players to struggle against the Swiss as Brazil ended up playing to a lackluster draw and failed to live up to their pre-tournament hype.

Neymar, who faced several rough challenges from his Swiss opponents and later asked for the referees to "do their job", is raring to go in their second game.

Speaking to the Brazilian Football Confederation, the ace forward said: "I hope we play a better game than in the debut against Switzerland and we want to win."

"We want to play well. We have seen footage of Costa Rica although the important thing is to play our football," he added.

After taking on Costa Rica, Brazil will complete Group E by facing Serbia in Moscow. The Brazilians are trailing to Serbia, who registered a win over Costa Rica in their opening match, in the Group E standings.