Neymar trains as Brazil set to face Uruguay in World Cup qualifying - in pictures

Brazil's Neymar talks to his father Neymar Santos Sr after a training session at the Arena da Amazonia Stadium on October 13, 2021, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Qualifier match against Uruguay. AFP

Soccer Football - South American Qualifiers - Brazil Training - Arena da Amazonia, Manaus, Brazil - October 13, 2021 Brazil's Neymar during training REUTERS / Ricardo Moraes

Brazil's Neymar makes his way from the stands. Reuters

Brazil's Gabriel. Reuters

Brazil's Neymar takes part in a training session at the Arena da Amazonia Stadium. AFP

Brazil's Raphina in action. Reuters

Brazil players take part in a training session at the Arena da Amazonia Stadium. AFP

Brazil's Neymar vies for the ball with Fred during a training session. AFP

Brazil's Neymar alongside his father Neymar Santos Sr. AFP

Brazil's Eder Militao. Reuters

Brazil's Gabriel during training. Reuters

Brazilian players attend a training session at Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil,. AP Photo

Brazil coach Tite gives instructions to his players. AP Photo

Brazil's Neymar during training. Reuters

Brazil's Alex Sandro, right, and Raphinha practice during a training session in Manaus. AP Photo

Brazil's Alex Sandro. AP Photo

Brazil's Alex Sandro, left, and Gabriel Jesus. AP Photo

Brazil's Marquinhos, centre, and teammates. AP Photo

Brazil's Neymar kicks the ball during a training session. AFP

Neymar da Silva Santos, father of Neymar Jr, looks on during a training session at Amazonia Arena. Getty Images

Brazil aim to take a step closer to the Qatar 2022 when they take on Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, 29, was among those taking part in training in Manaus on Wednesday as Brazil prepare to welcome back supporters following an easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Around 10,000 fans are expected to attend the match at the Arena da Amazonia.

Brazil coach Tite is likely to make changes to the side that drew 0-0 with Colombia on Sunday. Tottenham Hotspur right-back Emerson Royal should replace Danilo, while Benfica defender Lucas Verissimo will replace Marquinhos and PSG winger Raphinha will take the place of Gabriel Barbosa.

Victory will take Brazil to 31 points and as good as guarantee the Selecao a place at next year's World Cup in Qatar, the first time football's global showpiece will be held in the Middle East.

Uruguay, who are occupy the fourth and final automatic qualifying Conmebol spot on 16 points, go into the match missing a host of key players.

Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araújo has been ruled out because of a muscular injury, joining fellow defender José María Giménez and midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta on the sidelines.