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Neymar injured in Qatar 2022 World Cup: Brazilian doctor gives medical report on sprain | World Cup Qatar 2022

The Brazilian National Team doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, accompanied coach Tite at the post-match press conference, to deliver an initial report on the injury suffered by Neymar, about 80 minutes into the game.

Lasmar assured that they will be key hours for the evolution of the right ankle of ‘Ney’, who was seen covering his face, visibly affected, when he was treated with an ice pack on the bench. The area looked inflamed and the doctor confirmed what was feared.

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Neymar had a sprain in his right ankle and edema developed in the affected area. He already started with physiotherapy work“, said the CBF doctor about the condition of the ’10’ of the canarinha, confirming an initial report of a grade I or mild sprain, which would have him outside for one or two weeks.

“I had swelling and we immediately started treatment at the bank. You have to wait 24 to 48 hours to have a clearer idea,” added the doctor.

The Brazilian attacker sprained his ankle in the middle of a collision with the knee of Serbian defender Nikola Milenkovic. The alarms went off immediately and he left the field with obvious gestures of pain.

At the end of the game, the player retired to the dressing room by his own means, but walking with difficulty. His ankle looked swollen. For now, Neymar will have to be under observation.

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