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(CNN) --
The sight of Neymar limping off the pitch, his right ankle visibly swollen, left millions of Brazilian fans fearing the worst.
Fortunately for them, the player who has become this generation's talisman will be ready in time to play in the 2022 World Cup round of 16 should Brazil qualify after being diagnosed with a sprained knee. ankle.
Brazil's 2-0 first round win over Serbia was far from pretty at times, though the Seleção de Tite's iteration is known more for its pragmatism and efficiency than its aesthetics.
As the second half of the match against Serbia progressed, and Richarlison scored his and Brazil's second goal to seal the victory, the players in the famous canary yellow jerseys began to show flashes of the style that World Cup fans have become accustomed to seeing. throughout the years.
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But Neymar's absence for the remaining two games in Brazil's Group G will be a big blow, as the Paris Saint-Germain striker's creativity is crucial for this team to break through defenses.
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However, it is also a considerable personal blow for Neymar, whose legacy with the national team will be largely defined by how he and Brazil perform in Qatar.
Now 30 years old, this World Cup will probably be his best chance to lift the trophy.
Despite being just two goals away from equaling Pelé's all-time Brazil record of 77 goals, Neymar has never received the same adoration as the Brazilian greats of yore, but victory in Qatar would go a long way to change that.
This is how Switzerland arrives to face Brazil
Switzerland comes into the match after a hard-fought win over Cameroon.
Breel Embolo, who was born in Cameroon, scored the game-winner in the second half.
The game was certainly hard work at times and Switzerland were lucky that Cameroon failed to convert a number of golden chances to open the scoring in the first half of the match.
Embolo's pace, movement and finishing will surely be enough to give Brazil's defense problems, particularly in the absence of Danilo, who will also be out through injury, while Xherdan Shaqiri is still capable of producing an individual moment. of brilliance in his team, Switzerland.
Xherdan Shaqiri. (Credit: Clive Rose/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images)
New Manchester City signing Manuel Akanji has proven to be one of the best defenders in the world, with left-back Ricardo Rodríguez always a threat with his crosses and set pieces.
The opening win over Cameroon will have given this Switzerland team a huge confidence boost as they look to qualify from one of the most competitive groups in the tournament, aiming to reach the first World Cup quarterfinals since 1954. .
Group H also plays today
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal sit top of Group H after the first round of matches, but their place at the top doesn't tell the whole story.
Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 in perhaps the most entertaining World Cup game yet and could easily have thrown it to the death, as Inaki Williams slipped at the crucial moment after sneaking up behind goalkeeper Diogo Costa. to steal the ball.
Ronaldo's tie-breaking penalty meant the 37-year-old became the first male player in history to score in five World Cups, but he admitted after the match that he was far from his best.
Ronaldo, who is likely playing in his last World Cup, remains Portugal's biggest scoring threat and will face familiar foes Diego Godín and José María Giménez at the back line of Uruguay, his rival on Monday.
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The former Real Madrid striker spent many years in LaLiga facing off against the pair of Uruguayan centre-backs when they played together at Atlético de Madrid and Ronaldo will know that he is facing a physical battle this Monday.
Uruguay had a disappointing performance against South Korea on their debut and stars like Godín, Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani are really showing their age.
However, in Federico Valverde, Uruguay boasts one of the best midfielders in Europe and his energy will be crucial in guiding La Celeste through the group stage.
The other Group H match pits Ghana against South Korea, with both teams desperate for a win to kick off their World Cup campaigns.
In retrospect, the Koreans may regret showing too much respect to Uruguay in their first game, sitting out for too long in a game they were there to win.
Star man Son Heung-min showed flashes of his quality, but seemed a little off pace in his return from injury, donning a protective mask to protect his fractured eye socket.
In Ghana, Korea know they are facing a team with a lot of quality in the final third, as the game against Portugal demonstrated.
Williams and Mohammed Kudus have the individual ability to upset any defence, while Premier League pair Mohammed Salisu and Daniel Amartey form a solid defensive base.
Both teams will feel like all three points are there for the taking, with a draw not a particularly favorable outcome for either side.
The matches of this November 28
Cameroon vs.
Serbian
Local time in Qatar: 13:00
United States: 5 am (Miami time) - 2 am (Pacific time)
Mexico: 4 am
Colombia 5 am
Argentina: 7 am
Spain: 11:00
South Korea vs.
Ghana
Local time in Qatar: 16:00
United States: 8 am (Miami time) - 5 am (Pacific time)
Mexico: 7 am
Colombia 8 am
Argentina: 10 am
Spain: 14:00
Brazil vs.
Swiss
Local time in Qatar: 19:00
United States: 11 am (Miami time) - 8 am (Pacific time)
Mexico: 10 am
Colombia 11 am
Argentina: 1 pm
Spain: 17:00
Portugal vs.
Uruguay
Local time in Qatar: 22:00
United States: 2 pm (Miami time) - 12 am (Pacific time)
Mexico: 1 pm
Colombia 2 pm
Argentina: 4 pm
Spain: 20:00
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