He appears to be back on track after 'turning his ankle' (as it was being reported) a couple of days ago.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERwFijm4Amo]Neymar ankle injury during Brazil training session | World Cup 2014 HD - YouTube[/ame]
As long as it wasn't serious, I'll take Brazil 2-1 as well. That country's hopes lie in that ankle not getting tweaked even more during the upcoming matches if it was, indeed, more serious than what's being let on.
I think Brasil will have a lot of spirit out of the gate and win 1-0. That wouldn't necessarily be a disappointing performance for them considering who won't be on the field.
Brazil has no lack of talent. Just because you haven't heard of the strikers for Brazil doesn't mean they are not good. This team is young and unproven. I honestly don't think Brazil needs neymar to go deep in this World Cup. I think Croatia gives them a little trouble at times, but Brazil will win 4-2.
Watching the first 12 minutes, it had the look of an 0-0 draw. But now, who knows. The Croats are believing, Brazil is starting to play angry. Let's go.