Neymar left the sector with a swollen ankle that wanted remedy as Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 to kick off their 2022 World Cup marketing campaign on Thursday.
- Neymar fouled 9 instances by Serbia
- Substituted after 80 minutes
- Pictured with swollen ankle at full-time
WHAT HAPPENED? Neymar watched the ultimate 10 minutes of Brazil’s win from the sidelines as they made gentle work of Serbia, however did so hiding his face in his shirt as medical workers handled an ankle which he appeared to roll beneath a problem earlier on within the sport.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: An harm scare for Neymar is nightmarish in what may effectively be his last World Cup event. His 2014 World Cup in his house nation was ruined by a again fracture and Brazil additionally underwhelmed in 2018. However with the Selecao coming into this event as one of many favourites, many tipped Neymar to lastly steal the present on the world stage together with his mesmeric expertise.
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WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR? Brazil are subsequent in motion on Monday after they play Switzerland in Group G, though it stays to be seen whether or not or not the 30-year-old Paris Saint-Germain ahead may have recovered in time.