Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar’s comeback for the round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar is still open. “We still have 72 hours, we still have a chance. Let’s wait and see,” team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said after a 1-0 defeat in their final qualifying round match against Cameroon on Friday evening.
“They haven’t started the ball yet. Let’s hope it happens tomorrow,” he said, referring to left-back Alex Sandro, who is also injured. The Brazilians start the knockout phase of the tournament against South Korea on Monday (20:00).
Until then, they are threatened with further absences as second left-back Alex Telles and striker Gabriel Jesus picked up injuries against Cameroon. Both complained of knee pain. Neymar, on the other hand, injured his ankle in the first group match against Serbia (2-0) and has been out ever since.
