Neymar Jr: “I'm coming back to Barça 100% fit”

Neymar Jr, in a match last season. PHOTO: Miguel Ruiz - FCB
The Brazilian international expects to be totally recovered by the time he rejoins the Club training sessions on 5th of August

Neymar Jr is in Japan taking part in a series of promotional events. Talking to the Japanese media, he was very optimistic about his physical shape at the start of his preseason:  “I am recovering from the injury day by day. I’ll be coming back to Barcelona 100%  fit”

It’s worth remembering that Neymar Jr will return to work with FC Barcelona on the 5th of August, and he expects to be fit enough to play in the Joan Gamper Trophy match. The Brazilian can’t wait to get started: “I want to have a really good season and I’m looking forward to helping my teammates to get some good results”

Injured in the World Cup

Neymar Jr. suffered a fracture of his 3rd lumbar vertebra after receiving a knee in the back by Zuniga in the quarter-final match against Colombia. Since then he’s been following a  treatment schedule in accordance with the Club Medical Services and the CBF.