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Neymar to Return from Injury for PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund in UCL, Says Tuchel

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Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday that Neymar will play for the French champions on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League last 16 against Borussia Dortmund.

Neymar has been sidelined with a rib injury since PSG's 5-0 win over Montpellier on February 1 but should return to first-team action at Westfalenstadion:

The news will be a big boost to PSG's hopes of progressing to the quarter-finals. Neymar has 13 goals in 14 Ligue 1 appearances for the club this season and has been in a rich vein of goalscoring form (UK video only):

Tuchel told reporters that Neymar "has the ability to produce decisive things" and also added his availability "changes everything for his teammates, it brings confidence and creativity.