Neymar put through his paces ahead of Brazil's World Cup last-16 clash - in pictures

Star striker is hoping to be fit for knockout match against South Korea on Monday after picking up ankle injury earlier in tournament

Neymar during Brazil's training session at the Al Arabi Stadium on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Getty

Brazil's forward #10 Neymar takes part in a training session at the Al Arabi SC Stadium in Doha on December 4, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Brazil and South Korea. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

Neymar is hoping to be fit for Brazil's World Cup last 16 clash with South Korea. Getty

Neymar during Brazil's training session in Doha on Sunday. Getty

Brazil are hoping Neymar is fit for their World Cup last 16 match with South Korea. Getty

Neymar train with Brazil teammates. Getty

Neymar during Brazil's training session at Al Arabi Stadium. Getty

Brazil's Dani Alves during a training session on Sunday. Getty

Casemiro during Brazil's training session. Getty

Neymar warms up ahead of training. Getty

Brazil's Richarlison during training. Getty

Casemiro stretches during a training session. EPA

Neymar during training. EPA

Neymar during Brazil's training session on the eve of the World Cup match against South Korea. AFP

Brazil's players Dani Alves and Richarlison train as Neymar looks on. EPA

Fred and Fabinho during Brazil's training. EPA

Brazil's Dani Alves attends a training session in Doha. EPA

Neymar and Raphinha train. EPA

Brazil manager Tite has revealed Neymar is in line to return from injury for the South American side's last-16 World Cup match against South Korea on Monday.

The 30-year-old superstar forward suffered an ankle injury in Brazil's opening win in Qatar over Serbia and then missed the last two group matches. However, the PSG star will need to prove his fitness first, Tite added. Neymar looked in good spirits as he took part in training on Sunday evening, but a final call is likely be taken after much consideration as knockouts have the distinct possibility of added time.

"Regarding Neymar, he's going to train and if he's OK, he will play," said Tite on Sunday.

“I prefer to use my best player from the start,” Tite added. “It’s the coach who has to make that decision and take on that responsibility.”

Neymar has suffered many issues with his right foot and underwent surgery four years ago for a fractured metatarsal. If he is back, it will be a welcome relief for Brazil who are beset by fitness woes with Danilo also hurting his ankle against Serbia and Alex Sandro suffering a hip injury against the Swiss.

Alex Telles and forward Gabriel Jesus, who sustained a knee injury against Cameroon, were ruled out for the rest of the tournament on Saturday.