Neymar, the Brazilian forward, used his social media page to discuss the ankle injury he sustained during the World Cup opener against Serbia. His message reflected both the pain of the moment and his determination to stay involved in the tournament for his country and teammates.
He wrote that the day had been among the toughest in his career, noting that the injury struck again at a World Cup. He acknowledged the setback but expressed confidence in his ability to recover and contribute to the team, stating that he hoped to continue competing and to support both his colleagues and himself through the tournament.
A former Brazilian team doctor confirmed that Neymar would miss the upcoming match in the 2022 World Cup, providing a medical perspective on the setback and its implications for the squad.
The 30-year-old forward suffered ligament damage to his right ankle during the first week of the group stage in the match versus Serbia, which Brazil won 2-0. Both goals in that game were scored by Richarlison, reinforcing Brazil’s early momentum in the competition.
Looking ahead, Brazil was scheduled to face Switzerland in the following round on November 28. The group stage would culminate with a clash against Cameroon in the final round, set for December 2. These fixtures would determine Brazil’s path through the group and into the knockout phase.
The World Cup began on November 20 and was planned to run through December 18, 2022. The tournament was hosted across eight stadiums in five cities, culminating in a final match at the National Stadium, where the champion would be crowned after a month of intense action in a global showcase for national teams.