Neymar in Barcelona's starting XI for Joan Gamper Trophy match
Barcelona's starting XI for Monday's Joan Gamper Trophy match against León has been released, and more notable than anything is the inclusion of Neymar, who has yet to play since a reckless challenge from Juan Camilo Zúñiga left him with a World Cup-ending fractured vertebra.
Barça line up: Bravo, Rakitic, Sergio, Iniesta, Messi, Neymar, Rafinha, Mascherano, Jordi Alba, Dani Alves and Mathieu #fcblive
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 18, 2014
It was announced earlier on Monday that Neymar would be available for the match following his participation in the club's morning training session, but there were no guarantees over whether or not he would actually play.
Barcelona's entire squad was presented to home supporters before kickoff, and it's safe to say that the Brazilian superstar is thrilled about being back on the pitch.
Picture: Neymar during team presentation pic.twitter.com/I4Jui5jE5Y [via @fcbarcelona_a7]
— barcastuff (@barcastuff) August 18, 2014
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