Brazil advanced to the World Cup round of 16 as group winners despite losing 1-0 to Cameroon on Friday night, but much of the talk around the Selecao is still about the fitness of their star player Neymar.
Neymar suffered an ankle injury in Brazil’s opening game against Serbia and the problem has seen the Paris Saint-Germain superstar miss the rest of the group stage matches.
Brazil’s medical department originally stated that the 30-year-old would only be out of the group stage of the tournament and back in time for the knockout rounds if the team advanced, but there were worrying reports from the South American country yesterday.
According to reports in South America, through MirrorBrazil are concerned that Neymar’s injury may be worse than anticipated and that he may have suffered ligament damage, which would end his World Cup campaign.
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Sky Sports reported on Friday that Brazil will make a decision on Neymar’s participation in the remainder of the World Cup after the Cameroon match as the superstar continues to recover from his ankle injury.
However, Spanish football journalist Sid Lowe, who was at the game on Friday night, saw an encouraging sign about Neymar’s fitness after the final whistle.
The PSG star entered the pitch to congratulate the Cameroon stars on their victory and speak to his teammates, but was seen running, something the 30-year-old would not be able to do if the injury was severe.
This seems to be a good sign regarding the rest of Neymar’s tournament, as everyone wants to see Brazil’s best player in action again.
Neymar running across the field. A good sign? pic.twitter.com/XY82ARQjXF
— Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) December 2, 2022
