Neymar back in Barca squad for Copa

Brazilian forward Neymar may return from ankle injury for Barcelona's Copa del Rey semi-final.

Brazilian forward Neymar could make his return for Barcelona after three weeks out with a sprained ankle in his side's Copa del Rey semi-final, second leg away to Real Sociedad on Wednesday.

The 21-year-old has been included in Barca boss Gerardo Martino's 25-man squad for the game in San Sebastian as the Catalans aim to convert their 2-0 lead from the first leg into a third final appearance in four years.

"He has had two training sessions with the group, he doesn't feel any pain and physically he is in good shape. We will see between the game (Wednesday), and Saturday against Rayo and Manchester City when he will play," said Martino at a press conference.

Neymar's return would be a big boost for Barca just under a week before they travel to face Manchester City in the standout tie of the Champions League last 16.

However, Martino insisted he won't rush Neymar back into action for the City game if he is not 100 per cent ready to return.

"As I said in another press conference, the fact the Manchester game is one that everyone speaks about doesn't make it a milestone."


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