Neymar knows Uruguay will provide a stern test

Sao Paulo: Barcelona forward Neymar says Brazil will be in for a tough test against Uruguay on Thursday.

Neymar, Juventus defender Dani Alves and Roma goalkeeper Alisson were the last players to arrive at Brazil’s training camp on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency said, ahead of the World Cup qualifier.

“It’s going to be a difficult game,” Neymar said.

“Uruguay have a lot of quality, but we are going to prepare ourselves as best we can.

“The chance to wear the Brazil shirt is always a privilege, an honour.”

Brazil, who lead the South American stage of the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying standings, will also meet Paraguay in Sao Paulo on March 28.