Dani Alves Relieved to See Neymar Goals Again

Brazilian national team defender Dani Alves was delighted to see Neymar score. Alves said his team really missed the quality of Neymar in the Samba Team squad.

Neymar who missed the Brazilian national team in the 2019 Copa America yesterday finally became a starter early this morning. He is believed to lead the Brazilian attack line against Colombia in the friendly party.

In that match, Brazil had trailed 2-1 thanks to brace Luis Muriel. But Neymar managed to become a savior of Brazil by scoring a equalizer early in the second half.

Alves was delighted to see his compariot score again. "It was very nice to see Ney again showing his best game," Alves told Globo Esporte.

Full focus

Alves said that Neymar is really focused and working hard in the Brazilian national team at this time.

He said that the player was not affected by the failure of his transfer to Barcelona this summer.

"Ney really enjoyed playing with the National Team. He also really gave the best for this team."

Ready to help

Alves confirmed that he and his team mates were very happy with the return of Neymar. They are ready to help the player rediscover his best abilities.

"We really like Ney and when he is focused on playing, the level of play will be very high."

"Let's let him do what he can, which is playing football. We are here to help him." the captain closed.

Next match

Neymar and the Brazilian national team will close the international break with one more trial match.

They are scheduled to face Peru on Wednesday (11/9) morning.

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