The Brazilian is in a optimistic temper as he recovers from an ankle damage forward of Brazil’s last-16 World Cup showdown with South Korea.
- Neymar out injured
- Has missed final two video games
- Sends out optimistic message
WHAT HAPPENED? Brazil are nonetheless sweating on Neymar’s health forward of their knockout tie in opposition to South Korea after the Paris Saint-Germain ahead sustained an ankle damage in his group’s opening win in opposition to Serbia. Neymar has missed Brazil’s final two matches however appears to be in optimistic temper forward of the final 16 match.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Brazil will clearly need to have their talisman again as quickly as attainable. Tite doesn’t lack for high quality forwards in his star-studded squad, though he has seen Gabriel Jesus dominated out of the match with a knee drawback.
WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR? Brazil tackle South Korea on Monday nevertheless it’s nonetheless not clear if Neymar will have the ability to characteristic or if he’ll have to observe from the sidelines once more.