Relax... he's fine! Brazil insist Neymar WILL be fit for quarter-final against Colombia (and things appear to be going swimmingly well)
Neymar will be fit to play for Brazil in Friday's World Cup
quarter-final against Colombia, despite suffering from thigh and knee
injuries sustained against Chile.
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Brazil downplay Neymar injury ahead of World Cup quarter-final against Colombia
- Neymar looks set to be fit for Friday's quarter-final clash with Columbia
- The Barcelona star was subjected to some heavy challenges against Chile
- The 22-year-old scored one of the penalties in the 3-2 shoot-out win
Neymar
will be fit to play for Brazil in Friday's World Cup quarter-final
against Colombia, despite suffering from thigh and knee injuries
sustained against Chile.
Brazil's
confederation said on Monday that team doctor Jose Luiz Runco checked
on Neymar when the squad returned to its training camp and revealed the
player is not a concern for the host's clash in Fortaleza.
Coach
Luiz Felipe Scolari was worried following Saturday’s win over Chile,
saying Neymar could take days to be fit and that doctors would have to
do their 'best to put him on the pitch.'
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David Luiz is all smiles after scoring the opening goal against Chile
Manchester City star Fernandinho goes underwater to pose for the camera
Focused: Hulk had his game face on despite the light-hearted session
Oscar (left) and Neymar chill out in the pool as the squad prepare for their quarter-final tie
Available: The Brazilian confederation claim Neymar, pictured swimming on Monday, will be fit to play Colombia
Heavy knock: Neymar suffered thigh and knee injuries during Brazil's last 16 victory over Chile on Saturday
Neymar
complained of a left thigh injury after Brazil’s penalty shoot-out win
over Chile, while Runco also said the player was also being treated for a
knock on his right knee.
Confederation
spokesman Rodrigo Paiva did say the player could miss a few training
sessions depending on how the injuries progress.
'The
worst is the knee, it’s what’s hurting the most,' Paiva said. 'He may
be rested from practice if needed. He will be evaluated again, but Runco
said fans don’t have to worry because he’s not a concern for the
match.'
The
Barcelona frontman was subjected to heavy challenges during the match
against Chile, and twice had to leave the pitch for treatment.
Neymar admitted he played with pain the rest of the match while manager Scolari said the attacker’s thigh was extremely swollen in the dressing room after the match.
The 22-year-old scored one of the penalties that gave Brazil a 3-2 win in the shootout following Saturday's 1-1 draw.
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Preparation: Brazil trained at the Granja Company training complex in Teresopolis on Monday
Challenge: Defender Henrique attempts to challenge Willian as Dante (left) and Bernard (right) look on
'We just hope Neymar can recover as fast as possible so he can be ready for our next match,' said midfielder Fernandinho.
Brazil
doctors said three other players were undergoing treatment following
the Chile game, although none of the injuries were serious.
Midfielder
Luiz Gustavo, who is suspended from the match against Colombia, was
nursing a right knee injury, while playmaker Oscar had a deep scratch on
his left thigh. Defender David Luiz was recovering from a back problem
sustained before Brazil's last 16 victory over the Chileans.
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