FIFA World Cup 2018: Nobody expected Neymar to play in Russia, says Thiago Silva
Updated On: 17 June, 2018 01:53 PM IST | Sochi (Russia) | AFP
Brazil defender Thiago says Selecao captain is hitting top form and is ready to lead five-time champions against Switzerland despite suffering injury just months before the tournament

Brazil captain Neymar (right) chats with defender Thiago Silva during a training session in Sochi recently. Pic/AFP
For three months, a whole nation feared it might not happen, but Neymar will take to the field with his Brazilian teammates when they kick off their World Cup campaign against Switzerland on Sunday.
The world's most expensive player appears to have recovered fully from the fractured foot that required an operation in March, with the only slight concern being his possible lack of match fitness.
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