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Chapecoense survivor Neto targets return

Chapecoense defender Neto has set his sights on playing for the club again after being released from hospital on Thursday.

Neto, 31, was one of just six survivors from the plane crash which killed 71 people on its way to Medellin for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana final last month.

As he left hospital, the Brazilian said he wanted to eventually feature for Chapecoense once more.

"I came here because I have to thank those who fight with me. It is impossible not to speak of those who have left," Neto said.

"I lost many friends, I only remember good things from this group.