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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray in Miami

Steve Clarke warns Scotland of threat posed by returning Brazil ‘icon’ Neymar

Neymar jogs in training.
Neymar is expected to be fit to play for Brazil against Scotland in Miami. Photograph: Mauro Pimentel/AFP/Getty Images

Steve Clarke believes Scotland must be prepared for the threat provided by the “icon” Neymar in Miami on Wednesday. Neymar is expected to make his bow for Brazil in this World Cup after returning from injury as Group C reaches its climax.

“His qualities are without question,” Scotland’s manager said. “He’s one of the superstars of the modern era. We can expect a very dangerous opponent but I could go on about Brazil and so many dangerous opponents. Neymar is just one of them; even coming from the bench he would give them a lift because he is such an icon.

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