Neymar gets treatment at hotel as Brazil plays at World Cup

Neymar stayed at the team hotel on Monday when the Brazil team played Switzerland at the World Cup to receive physiotherapy for his right ankle.

The only player who skipped the team’s second game in Qatar at Stadium 974 was the Brazil striker. Danilo went to the stadium with the rest of the team despite missing the game as well due to an ankle ailment.

Neymar’s substitute for Brazil’s match against Switzerland was midfielder Fred, and Danilo was replaced at right back by Éder Milito.

On Thursday, Neymar suffered ankle ligament damage in Brazil’s opening 2-0 victory over Serbia. Although team physicians have not yet provided a timeline for his rehabilitation, he stated that he will play again in the World Cup.

Neymar was also unable to compete in the 2019 Copa América in Brazil due to an ankle injury. He was eliminated from the World Cup in Brazil five years prior after suffering a back injury during the semifinal matchup with Colombia.

Neymar is competing in his third World Cup while attempting to bring Brazil its first major championship. He is two goals short of Pelé’s all-time national team goal total of 77.

The last group game for Brazil is on Friday against Cameroon.