Neymar to play in opposition to South Korea, barring setback

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Neymar, who injured his proper ankle in Brazil’s opening match of the World Cup, will prepare Sunday night and his availability for the crew’s round-of-16 match Monday in opposition to South Korea will then be decided by their medical employees, coach Tite mentioned.

“If he practices OK, he will likely be taking part in tomorrow,” Tite informed a information convention by way of an interpreter.

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Tite confirmed that Danilo, who additionally injured an ankle in Brazil’s 2-0 win in opposition to Serbia, will likely be accessible to play. Neither was accessible to play in Brazil’s 1-0 win in opposition to Switzerland or their 1-0 loss to Cameroon.

Like Neymar, Alex Sandro will prepare Sunday previous to figuring out whether or not he’ll function in opposition to South Korea.

Requested whether or not Neymar may very well be utilized in a substitute function, Tite mentioned his desire is to play along with his greatest gamers on the sector from the start.

Tite burdened that Neymar’s return can be with the total backing of the crew’s medical employees and the participant’s bodily well being was the precedence.

“If he performs, it is as a result of he’s in full well being and able to begin, to play from the start and your complete recreation with no limitations,” Tite mentioned.

“My desire is all the time to play my greatest gamers from the beginning.”