Brazil started their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2022 by defeating Serbia 2-0. Richarlison scored both goals for Brazil. With the victory in this match, worrying news also came out for the Brazil team. In fact, in the last minutes of the match, the team’s star player Neymar Jr. sprained his right ankle and had to leave the field. Now Neymar’s playing in the match against Switzerland is doubtful.
The Seriousness Of The Injury Is Not Yet Known: Lasmar
Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Neymar had sprained his right ankle. However, he did not say whether he would be available to play in the team’s next match against Switzerland on Monday. He said We had used ice on his painful area on the bench in the dugout and during physiotherapy. The seriousness of the injury is not yet known. He will remain under observation.
Head Coach Hopeful Of Neymar’s Recovery
Lasmar said, ‘At the moment, there are no plans to investigate them, but if the need arises, we will do so.’ Brazil coach Tite said he was confident Neymar would continue to play at the World Cup, but Lasmar said it was too early to comment on the seriousness of the injury.
Neymar Jr., who fouled nine times in this match against Serbia, was injured in the second half and replaced another player in the 79th minute. Head coach Tite said Neymar stood on the field for 11 minutes even after being injured.
Neymar Was Injured In 2014 As Well
Neymar Jr. was also injured in the 2014 World Cup. In this World Cup played in Brazil, he was ruled out of the tournament due to back pain in the quarter-finals against Colombia. After this, Brazil was defeated by Germany 7-1 in the semi-finals.
