Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles will not be able to play again after being injured in the last group match against Cameroon yesterday, Tite said.
First Published Dec 4, 2022, 8:33 PM IST
Doha: Brazilian superstar Neymar, who suffered an ankle injury against Serbia in the first group match of the FIFA World Cup, may play against South Korea in the pre-quarters tomorrow. “Neymar will be training this afternoon. If he is OK with that, he will play tomorrow (in the pre-quarters). I will not share any dishonest information. Neymar is coming to practice this afternoon. Gold.com reported that Canaries coach Tite told reporters before the match that Neymar will play against South Korea if he completes the training well.
Jesus is out
Meanwhile, Tite confirmed that Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles, who were injured in the last group match against Cameroon, will no longer be able to play in the World Cup. “Arsenal and we have a great medical team. Neymar and Thiago Silva spoke to Jesus and Tellus. Tite’s response is that it gives strength to both of them. The injuries of two other players were also bothering the Brazilian squad. Left back Alex Sandro and right back Danilo were injured. Tite also hinted that Danilo will play against South Korea.
His father, Neymar Santos Sr., said the other day that Neymar will return to the team to present the cup to Brazil in Qatar World Cup. “Neymar can reach the final in his best form. Neymar was in brilliant form when he returned from injury earlier. Neymar will bring out the best performance in the final. Everyone knows that Neymar is a very important player. A player who can make a big impact on the field and his teammates. Being the No. 1 player, Neymar can feel the difference as soon as he steps on the field. Neymar Sr.’s words were that Neymar will be there to lift the crown with his teammates for the Brazilian team.
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