Will Neymar be present against South Korea? For now, the question remains unanswered. Victim of a sprained right ankle against Serbia (2-0) a little less than ten days ago, the Brazilian could not participate in the last two meetings of his selection against Switzerland (1-0 ) and Cameroon (0-1). But, even if he does not play, the Parisian was present on Friday in the stands of Lusail Stadium, cap screwed upside down on his head and a smile on his face, to encourage his teammates.
Regarding his return to the field, reassuring images have leaked on social networks in recent days. On Friday, the Brazilian Football Federation posted a short video on its Twitter account, showing its metronome training with weight training equipment and a ball. In addition, after the match against the Indomitable Lions, Neymar was seen running on the lawn of Lusail Stadium to join the locker room. Good news for Brazil, which still hopes to count on its magician for the round of 16 against South Korea on Monday (8 p.m.).
Decision this Saturday for Neymar
After Brazil’s defeat against Cameroon, Dr Rodrigo Lasmar gave news of his number 10 and was still very evasive about his return: “Regarding Neymar and Alex Sandro (injured to a thigh), we have 72 hours before the next game. They have not yet resumed work with the ball. It will be done from Saturday and it is important to observe how they respond to this. Depending on those next two days, they may or may not be in condition.”
Brazilian media also explain that if Neymar is not 100% ready for the round of 16, Tite could rest him against South Korea and start him in the quarter-finals on December 9, as the Seleção qualifies.
