He’s back! Neymar returns to Brazil starting XI for World Cup last-16 clash with South Korea after recovering from ankle injury

Neymar will start for Brazil in their last 16 tie against South Korea at the World Cup after overcoming an injury that put his tournament in doubt. 

​Neymar starts vs South KoreaSuffered ankle injury vs SerbiaFears he would miss rest of World Cup

WHAT HAPPENED? Having picked up an ankle injury in Brazil’s opening game at the World Cup in Qatar, the Paris Saint-Germain forward returns to action and returns to the starting XI against South Korea, with the Selecao eyeing a place in the quarter final.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: There were fears from all angles that the injury Neymar picked up could bring his tournament to an end. It would’ve been a devastating blow considering the 30-year-old is widely considered to be in his prime, and has battled injury and inconsistency in his previous two World Cup tournaments.

AND WHAT’S MORE: Brazil’s talented squad has fallen victim to injury issues in the last week. After Neymar was ruled out in matchday one, both Alex Telles and Gabriel Jesus were ruled out of the tournament and forced to withdraw from the squad after suffering injuries themselves.

IN THREE PHOTOS:

WHAT NEXT FOR BRAZIL? With their talisman back, Tite’s side will be full of confidence heading into their clash with South Korea and still have all eyes on lifting the trophy for a sixth time.

 

 

Related Post
Share
Published by

Recent Posts

“Never expected a very easy run” – Gautam Gambhir reflects on his tenure as coach after IND vs NZ 2024 Test series defeat

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that he never expected a very easy run… Read More

October 31, 2024

Probably has a lot to do with playing on flat wickets in T20 – Gautam Gambhir on decline of good defensive technique in Test cricket

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir feels T20 cricket has led to the downfall of a… Read More

October 31, 2024

India needs Mumbai Test win before Australia tour – Gautam Gambhir

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir feels the Rohit Sharma-led team desperately needs to win the… Read More

October 31, 2024

I cannot say just the batters have let us down – Gautam Gambhir feels everyone should take responsibility for series loss against New Zealand

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to blame the batters after the team’s 2-0 series… Read More

October 31, 2024

It was insane – Bronny James after scoring his first NBA bucket

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James was on cloud nine after he managed to score… Read More

October 31, 2024

I’m happy with my team’s performance: Mohun Bagan SG head coach Jose Molina after win against Hyderabad FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Jose Molina was delighted with the team’s performance after… Read More

October 31, 2024