Neymar will begin for Brazil of their last-16 tie towards South Korea on the World Cup after overcoming an harm that put his match doubtful.
- Neymar begins vs South Korea
- Suffered ankle harm vs Serbia
- Fears he would miss remainder of World Cup
WHAT HAPPENED? Having picked up an ankle harm in Brazilās opening sport on the World Cup in Qatar, the Paris Saint-Germain ahead returns to motion and is again within the beginning XI towards South Korea, with the Selecao eyeing a spot within the quarter-finals.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: There have been fears that the harm Neymar might convey his match to a untimely finish finish. It couldāve been a devastating blow contemplating the 30-year-old is broadly thought of to be in his prime, and has battled harm and inconsistency in his earlier two World Cup tournaments.
AND WHATāS MORE: Brazilās proficient squad has fallen sufferer to harm points within the final week. After Neymar was sidelines on matchday one, each Alex Telles and Gabriel Jesus have been dominated out of the match and compelled to withdraw from the squad altogether after struggling accidents themselves.
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WHAT NEXT FOR BRAZIL? With their talisman again, Titeās facet will likely be stuffed with confidence heading into their conflict with South Korea and nonetheless have all eyes on lifting the trophy for a sixth time.
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