Chapecoense survivor Neto arrives back at the club to begin physiotherapyGetty Images
The Brazilian arrived at the club’s Arena Conda Stadium on Thursday to undergo physiotherapy while the rest of the squad trained.
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Neto is confident he will regain full use of his legs.
The 31-year-old said: “I think I will be able to play again soon. With the help of God, I will be on the field soon with the Chapecoense shirt.”
The Brazilian was one of six to survive the horrific Chapecoense air tragedyGetty ImagesNeto has faith he will be back in a Chapecoense shirt soon enough playing on the pitchGetty ImagesNeto is confident he will regain full use of his legs againGetty ImagesNeto arrives at Chapecoense’s Arena Conda to begin gruelling physiotherapyGetty Images
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Centre-back Neto initially had no memory of the crash and doctors chose to wait until he was mentally ready to learn of his team-mates’ deaths.
The Chapecoense squad was tragically all-but wiped out in a plane crash while the club was on it’s way to play Atletico Nacional in the Copa Sudamericana.
The Brazilian club has re-built it’s numbers and face Joinville in their first match since the disaster on January 26.
Players have been training all week for what is sure to be a hugely emotional occasion.
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Chapecoense players train ahead of their match against Joinville next weekGetty ImagesChapecoense manager Vagner Mancini instructs his newly-assembled squad during trainingGetty ImagesThe tragedy-hit Brazilian side have re-built since the accidentGetty ImagesChapecoense were on their way to play Atletico Nacional in the Copa Sudamerica final when disaster struckGetty ImagesChapecoense get back to business in training as they put the club’s tragedy behind themGetty Images
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