Today, Friday, Brazilian star Neymar underwent x-rays at the residence of the Brazil national team in the Qatari capital, Doha, to show the development of his health condition after he suffered a sprained ankle during his country's first match in the 2022 World Cup Qatar yesterday, Thursday.
Neymar and fellow defender Danilo suffered an ankle injury during the match that ended on Thursday with Brazil's 2-0 victory over Serbia in the opening match of Group G.
Brazilian team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said in a video broadcast by the Brazilian Football Confederation that Neymar was suffering from a "collateral ligament injury" to the ankle, while defender Danilo, in turn, had a sprained ankle.
"The two players will not be available for our next match, but they are continuing their treatment with the aim of restoring their services in time for the rest of the tournament," Lasmar added.
A source close to the Brazilian national team told Reuters that the duo, Neymar and Danilo, will miss the remaining two matches in the World Cup group stage, and they will race against time to recover before the knockout stage.
Neymar left the stadium limping in the 80th minute of the match that took place at Lusail Stadium.
Neymar left the Serbia match in the 80th minute, leaving his place for his colleague Anthony, while swelling appeared on his right ankle (Reuters)
While on the bench, the French Paris Saint-Germain player took off the shoe from his right foot and removed his sock and shin guard.
In the photos taken by the paparazzi, a swelling the size of an egg appeared at the bottom of his foot, and then Neymar appeared limping upon his return to the dressing room.
A history of injuries
Neymar has a sad history with injuries, specifically in his right ankle in 2019, an injury that kept him at that time from participating in the Copa America, and he also suffered a severe back injury in the face of the quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup against Colombia, which prevented him from completing the journey in the version. hosted by Brazil.
Tottenham striker Richarlison scored Brazil's goals yesterday in the 62nd and 73rd minutes, and led his country to the top of Group G with 3 points, with a goal difference from Switzerland, which defeated Cameroon 1-0.
The Brazilian national team, aspiring to win the World Cup title for the sixth time, will face its Swiss counterpart next Monday, before concluding its matches in the first round by meeting the Cameroonian national team.