Brazil star Neymar said he was “very happy” to have made a goal-scoring return after injury in the 2-0 friendly win over Croatia at Anfield on Sunday, but believes he is only operating at “80 percent”.
The PSG forward came on to replace Fernandinho after the break as the Selecao stepped up their World Cup preparations.
And the 25-year-old needed just 23 minutes to score, showing some deft footwork to beat Sime Vrsaljko and Duje Caleta-Car, before unleashing a powerful effort to the roof of the net.
“It’s been three months that I’ve been injured,” said Neymar.
“To come back and do what I love the most, playing football, and furthermore to score a goal, is an immense joy. I’m very happy.”
He added: “I still feel a little pain, but that’s normal when you spend so much time not walking.
“I feel at 80 percent of my capacity.”
