Tite named the unchanged squad from the team that faced Serbia in the group stages with the attacking quartet of Richarlison, Vinicius Jr, Neymar and Raphinha all returning for the offensive against South Korea.
Neymar returns to lead Brazil attack against South Korea
Brazil manger Tite has named Neymar for the last 16 clash against South Korea.
The fresh legs return for the knock outs after resting as Brazil lost 1-0 to Cameroon in the final group match.
Neymar was passed fit for the Monday evening match after recovering from an ankle ligament damage.
Speaking about Neymar ahead of the match, Tite said; “Regarding Neymar, he’s going to practice this afternoon and if he is OK, he will play. I don’t share any information that is not true.
"My answer is he will practice this afternoon, if everything goes well, he will play."
Neymar, playing his last World Cup will be hoping to win the ultimate football prize that has eluded the Samba boys since 2002.
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