Neymar expected to play for
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Neymar expected to play for Brazil against Scotland after calf injury

Football star Neymar is expected to return from his calf injury and play in Brazil's match against Scotland, according to Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti.

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Neymar has missed Brazil's first two matches in the World Cup, including last night's 3-0 victory against Haiti.

According to Ancelotti, Neymar will train on his own on Saturday, with the team on Monday, and "will be available" for Brazil when the country faces Scotland on Thursday night, local time in Sweden. It is Brazil's final group game.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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