Neymar had a nice little break post-World Cup because of a back injury, but he's back on the pitch for Barcelona a little faster than expected. He doesn't look rusty at all -- it only took him 11 minutes to set up a goal and score one of his own in a friendly against Club Leon.
Neymar is fit again, and looking awesome
After a back injury in the World Cup, Neymar looks his former self, one of the top soccer players in the world.
Alex Caparros
Here’s the one he set up for Lionel Messi. It’s a bit lucky -- there’s a huge deflection -- but the fact that he was able to create some space for himself with a very quick run down the wing is relevant.
But the goal is even better. Andres Iniesta had the gorgeous assist here, but it only worked because Neymar had the pace and vision to get into this spot in the first place, and his finish is perfect.
It’s awesome to see a healthy Neymar playing again. His back injury was scary, but it doesn’t look like it’s affecting him at all.
Update: Neymar did this at the end of the first half. Good god.
(h/t ActualFutbol)
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