Bangladesh, June 25 -- After 980 days, countless setbacks, and the kind of prolonged absence that has tested even the most loyal of fans, Neymar is finally coming back.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on the eve of the Selecao's final Group C match that the 34-year-old forward is fit and ready to feature against Scotland at Thursday's 4:00 AM Bangladesh Standard Time kick-off in Miami.

The announcement sent ripples of excitement through Brazil's camp, where the mood ahead of the match has taken on the character of a homecoming. The 67-year-old was in his element when asked whether Neymar could handle 90 minutes.

"If an old man like me can walk around for 90 minutes, then Neymar can certainly run for 90," he quipped - before cla...