DOHA, Nov 25 (AFP): Brazil captain Neymar suffered a sprained ankle in his team's World Cup win over Serbia on Thursday and faces a medical assessment in the next 48 hours, a team doctor said.
Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said the Brazilian superstar suffered the injury after a collision with his opponent.
Neymar was substituted in the 79th minute of Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia.
"We need to wait 24 to 48 hours to have a better assessment," Lasmar said. "We have not scheduled any MRI and tomorrow we'll have a new assessment.
Neymar was seen limping heavily after the game while photos of the striker showed swelling on his right ankle.
Neymar suffers ankle sprain, to be assessed in 24-48 hours
FE Team | Published: November 25, 2022 20:20:30
Neymar suffers ankle sprain, to be assessed in 24-48 hours
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