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I'm sure I have a chance to come back
" for the rest of the 2022 World Cup with Brazil, said Friday Neymar, victim of a sprained right ankle Thursday against Serbia (2-0) and engaged in a race against time to recover.
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Today is one of the most difficult moments of my career ... what's more in a World Cup, again
", wrote on his Instagram account the Brazilian superstar, already injured at the World Cup.
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Neymar wants to 'do the best'
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I have an injury yes, it's annoying, it's going to hurt but I'm sure I have a chance to come back because I will do my best to help my country, my partners and myself
," said he added.
The Paris SG striker (30) was injured Thursday when Seleçao entered the running in Qatar (2-0), his right ankle swollen.
The doctor of the Brazilian selection, Rodrigo Lasmar, confirmed Friday a “
ligamentous injury
” and recorded the withdrawal of Neymar during the next match against Switzerland on Monday.
Some Brazilian media even believe that "Ney" could miss the call in the third pool match against Cameroon next Friday, with a possible return in a possible round of 16.
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