Brazilians are waiting anxiously after Neymar’s injury scare at the World Cup.
The injury was sustained by the forward during a clash with Nikola Milenkovic in the second half of Brazil’s 2-0 victory in Qatar on Thursday.
After the game in Doha, Neymar was observed hobbling heavily, and images revealed swelling on his right ankle.
He made a few comments after the game but declined to speak about the injury.
“Tough game but it was important to win,” he said. “Congratulations team, first step taken… six to go.”
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Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said it was too early to jump to conclusions.
“We need to wait 24 to 48 hours for a better assessment,” said Lasmar. “We have not scheduled any MRI (scan) and tomorrow we’ll have a new assessment.
“We need to wait, we cannot make any premature comments about his evolution.”
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They next face Switzerland on Monday, with their final Group G match against Cameroon.
“You can be certain that Neymar is going to play in the World Cup,” Tite said, adding that the attacker had initially stayed on the pitch after hurting his ankle “because the team needed him”.
Richarlison scored the winning goal against Serbia before Neymar was substituted.
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