Brazil has started their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign in good form, winning a 2-0 victory over Serbia in a friendly match on Wednesday However, there’s a major problem for the Selecao following an injury to the star striker Neymar.
Richarlison struck a second-half double during the crucial win that saw the Selecao take the first step towards a spot in the lead of Group G.
More concerning was the fact that the superstar Neymar was ejected from the field crying after suffering a severe injury late in the game on his leg.
The PSG player is not one to be prone to injuries in the midst of the worst times All attention will be focused on his health going forward.
The Sporting News will keep you up-to-date with the latest news information as it is determined that the Brazil-injured striker is examined.
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Neymar’s World Cup injury latest
After having a hand in Brazil’s opener against Serbia on the 24th of November Neymar was removed to leave the field during the 80th minute.
The 30-year-old was lying on the ground after having been assaulted by a heavy blow that appeared to cause injury to his right ankle. The injury was treated immediately by Brazil’s medical team.
Neymar was targeted during the Serbia match, was fouled at a record-breaking nine times in the tournament, and then he felt the full force of one of the obstacles.
Neymar was clearly emotional following his departure from the pitch and was crying on the bench with the possibility that the injury might affect his participation in the 2022’s World Cup.
Neymar was seen to be emotional when he left the pitch and was crying on the bench with the fear that his injury could hinder his participation in the 2022’s World Cup.
He emphasized: “Neymar is going to take part in the rest of the World Cup]. I am absolutely certain that Neymar will play!”
When do you think Neymar come back to Brazil?
Although there aren’t any concrete details regarding Neymar’s injury as of now, based on initial inflammation and the contact it’s extremely unlikely that he’ll take part in Brazil’s next game against Switzerland on the 28th of November.
If Tite’s side won that game, they’ll be assured of a place in the knockout phase This means Neymar will not have to take on Ghana even when his recovery is still in good shape.
Based on the scenario above This allows Neymar about 11 days of rest and get back to fitness prior to Brazil will likely to take playing in the Round of 16.
Who would Brazil take over Neymar with?
A sprain to Neymar will leave a huge hole on the field for Brazil.
He was key to their opening goal in the 2022 World Cup against Serbia, due to his one-on-one skill that is almost impossible to beat.
Neymar has been replaced with Antony in the match against Serbia and Antony has been replaced in Serbia and the Manchester United youngster certainly has the talent to fill the void left by Neymar.
Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes could be a possibility, and the 25-year-old was not even used during Brazil’s opening game so he’ll be eager to go.
Guimaraes is slightly more defensive than Neymar However, Tite might need to alter his team’s formation to take into account this.
Neymar injury historiography
Unfortunately, Neymar is no stranger to injuries at the most difficult possible moment when his time in Brazil.
The 30-year-old did not play in the team’s 7-1 loss to Germany in the 2014 World Cup after hurting his back.
A few years after that, Neymar struggled somewhat in Russia after breaking his fifth metatarsal three months before the beginning in the competition.
It’s now the third-time unlucky as Brazil struggles to improve their superstar’s performance in Qatar.
Neymar arrived in the 2022’s World Cup in form and well-fit, his last injury-related absence at the club level going up to February the first of this year.
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