Neymar scored on his return to action on Sunday after three months out through injury as Brazil warmed up for the Russia 2018 World Cup with a 2-0 friendly win. The former world champions beat Croatia at Anfield in Liverpool. Willian, impressive throughout for Brazil, picked the ball up in midfield and threaded the ball to Philippe Coutinho who found Neymar in the inside-left channel. Neymar’s goal was his 54th for his country and he needs one to reach Romario as the third most prolific Brazil striker of all time behind Pele and Ronaldo. Brazil coach Tite had started with Coutinho on the left and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus at centre-forward with Willian on the right flank.

Source: Punch June 03, 2018 19:30 UTC