Guess who's back? Neymar reports for Barca training
Barcelona and Brazil fans will happy to know that Neymar's back in training at the Nou Camp.
The 22-year-old striker was laid low during the World Cup quarter-finals when a knee to his back from Colombia's Juan Zuniga fractured his third vertebra in the .
On Tuesday, Neymar posted a photo of himself giving two thumbs up at his club on Instagram.
The caption reads: "And the season has started."
While Barcelona aren't prepared to give a projected return date for their star striker, the club are pleased with his progress.
"Neymar underwent a check up on his back injury at the club this morning, with the club doctors expressing their satisfaction with his recovery which will continue with a specific training programme." said the club in a statement on their official website.
"His recovery will be monitored before a decision is made on a full return to training."
Sources: Instagram, Barcelona official website, Reuters
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