'One of the most difficult moments of my career,' says Brazil's Neymar, who has been ruled out of the remaining two group games after suffering an ankle injury in the win over Serbia... However, the PSG forward promises, 'I'll do everything I can to help my country.'
Due to an injury, Neymar will miss Brazil's final two group games.
The 30-year-old suffered an ankle injury late in the game against Serbia.
Neymar's return date has not been set, but he is hopeful of returning soon.
Brazil will play Switzerland on Monday, followed by Cameroon four days later. Brazil forward Neymar has described his latest injury setback as "one of the hardest moments of my career."
Following a strong tackle by Nikola Milenkovic, the 30-year-old was replaced with 10 minutes remaining in Serbia's 2-0 win.Brazil's team doctor confirmed on Friday that Neymar will miss the final two group matches, with no return date set.
Neymar will miss Brazil's final two group games due to an ankle injury.Neymar has since taken to social media to describe the ankle injury as one of his toughest moments, but he is confident of returning to action soon.
'Nothing in my life came easy, and I've always had to work for my dreams and goals,' the PSG star wrote on Instagram. I have never wished anyone ill and have always assisted those in need.
'I'm injured, it's not nice, it will hurt, but I'm confident I'll be able to return because I'll do everything I can to help my country, my teammates, and myself.'Brazil returns to action on Monday evening against Switzerland before facing Cameroon four days later.
The 30-year-old was the victim of a savage tackle from Serbia's Nikola Milenkovic.
Right-back Danilo also sustained an ankle injury and is expected to miss time.'Neymar and Danilo had an MRI on Friday afternoon, and we found ligament damage in both of their ankles,' said team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar.
'They will definitely miss the next game, and we will be cautious as they will undergo treatment to try to get them back in shape for the World Cup.'
Right-back Danilo also suffered an ankle injury in Thursday's win over Serbia.
Due to illness, both winger Antony and midfielder Lucas Paqueta may miss the game against Switzerland.
In Neymar's absence, Brazil manager Tite could turn to Rodrygo of Real Madrid, Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal or his Gunners teammate Gabriel Jesus, and Pedro of Flamengo.Despite Neymar's absence, Brazil will be confident of progressing to the knockout stages following their comfortable victory on Thursday in arguably their most difficult group stage fixture.
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