The Brazilian football association (CBF) have confirmed that the ankle injuries suffered by both Neymar and Danilo will rule both players out of the country’s next match against Switzerland in a top-of-the-table Group G clash.
Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed the news on Friday 25 November, the day after Brazil defeated Serbia 2-0.
“Neymar and Danilo were re-evaluated today and, through the physical evaluation, we thought it was important that they did an MRI.
“The scans showed a lateral ligament injury in Neymar’s right ankle, along with a small bone swelling, and a medial ligament injury in Danilo’s left ankle. But they remain in treatment, with the aim of getting them back in time for this competition.”
Brazil and Switzerland will face each other on 28 November at Stadium 974 in Doha. The two teams lead the group with three points each. in the first round, Switzerland edged Cameroon 1-0.
On Friday the Brazilian players returned to the pitch for a training session at the Al Arabi Stadium in Doha. Mainly players who started the Serbia match on the bench took part. Antony did not participate as he was feeling unwell.
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