Brazilian striker, Neymar says he’s “evolving well” with high hopes to be fit for this year’s World Cup in Russia. Five-time champions Brazil will play their tournament opener against Switzerland on June 17.
“I get my final exam, if I’m not mistaken, on May 17 and then I’ll be free to play,” Neymar who has been receiving treatment in his country told reporters at a news conference in Sao Paulo.
“I had an exam last week, it is all perfect, evolving well, so I hope that continues so I can get back as soon as possible.
“I am having treatment every day, and from the moment I start training I am going to work harder than I ever worked because this is a dream that’s coming up, it’s a World Cup. I’ve waited four years for this chance, it’s close and I hope to get there in great shape.”
Neymar played for Brazil at the 2014 World Cup but missed the historic 7-1 semi-final defeat by Germany through injury.
The PSG forward, who became the world’s most expensive footballer when he joined the French side from Barcelona in August, had an operation on his foot after being injured on February 25 PSG’s match against Marseille in the French league.
Neymar was busy playing poker as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Monaco 7-1 to reclaim the Ligue 1 title on Sunday.
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