Without Neymar, it took Brazil a long time to overcome Switzerland (1-0) in their second World Cup match on Monday. A victory that the PSG star did not attend, staying in the hotel. Indeed, Neymar and other Seleção players have been showing flu-like symptoms in recent days.
Touched in the ankle on Thursday during the entry into the race Brazil in the World Cup vs Serbia (2-0), Neymar remains uncertain for the rest of the competition. The attacker of PSG he was therefore absent for the second matchday of group G against Swiss (1-0), a match he did not participate in from the stands of the Stade 974. Neymar he showed up Instagram to the hotel to undergo physiotherapy, to recover from the ligament injury suffered in his right ankle. But another reason justifies the player’s absence.
Shot in the ankle, Neymar also suffers
As explained Vinicio Jr after Monday’s meeting Neymar he showed flu-like symptoms, prompting him to stay in the hotel for the game’s Selection. « He was sad he couldn’t come, he’s a bit mean. Not only for the foot, but she also has a little fever, hope she recovers as soon as possible “explained the player of the True Madrid. Not an isolated case.
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Antony and other players are also suffering
The team of Titus he is dealing with several players showing flu symptoms. Anthony was the most severe case among those who suffered second ESPNexplaining that the attacker of Manchester United he missed two training sessions before returning to work on Sunday and coming back for the second half against Swiss. « The throat, a little cough. I was just a little worse than the others. But I’m fine, I’m recovering, so I’m 100%. I think it was the air conditioning. I ended up turning it off. I stayed two days very badly, very badly. But now I’m fine “, specified Anthonywho refused to reveal who the “ other ». « They are few players, but I think the air conditioning has managed to reach them. »
The threat of Covid-19 is averted
In any case, the threat of Covid-19 is averted. Luca Paqueta he also had flu-like symptoms and didn’t get through full training with the team on Saturday. After taking a Covid test which came back negative, Luca Paqueta managed to take his place on Monday against the Swiss.
