Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says Neymar deserves a break.
Pique has backed coach Luis Enrique after his decision to allow Neymar to stay in Brazil until after the international break.
He told Marca: "Neymar has earned this rest that they have given him. He has earned more days of holiday."
"At the Olympic Games, Neymar showed that he is one of the world's best players because, to be champions, he had to score the decisive penalty.
"He has won more holiday time."