Barcelona has revealed that Brazilian striker Neymar's is recovering very well from the fractured vertebra injury that ended his 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Medical staff from Neymar's club Barcelona visited the star striker at his home in Brazil to check on the problem and the player's recovery.
A statement from the Spanish club said that the injury is progressing very well, reported The BBC.
The statement added that Neymar would continue his treatment from 5 August and the final stage of his recovery in Barcelona.
Neymar suffered a fractured vertebra after Juan Zuniga's challenge in a 2-1 quarterfinal win over Colombia, the reported added.
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