Brazil forward Richarlison (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal in the 2-0 win against Serbia at the Lusail Stadium on November 24, 2022. AFP
Brazil forward Richarlison (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal in the 2-0 win against Serbia at the Lusail Stadium on November 24, 2022. AFP
Richarlison celebrates after scoring his second goal. EPA
Richarlison celebrates after scoring his second goal. EPA
Richarlison celebrates. EPA
Richarlison celebrates. EPA
Richarlison in the middle of the celebrations after firing Brazil into a 1-0 lead. AFP
Richarlison in the middle of the celebrations after firing Brazil into a 1-0 lead. AFP
Richarlison celebrates after scoring Brazil's first goal. AFP
Richarlison celebrates after scoring Brazil's first goal. AFP
Richarlison scores the second goal with a spectacular overhead kicks. PA
Richarlison scores the second goal with a spectacular overhead kicks. PA
Brazil and Richarlison celebrate the second goal. PA
Brazil and Richarlison celebrate the second goal. PA
Brazil's Neymar in action. Reuters
Brazil's Neymar in action. Reuters
Neymar reacts after a challenge from Serbia'a Sasa Lukic. Reuters
Neymar reacts after a challenge from Serbia'a Sasa Lukic. Reuters
Richarlison of Brazil with a moment of class. Getty
Richarlison of Brazil with a moment of class. Getty
Neymar on the bench after being replaced. PA
Neymar on the bench after being replaced. PA
Brazil coach Tite greets Neymar as he is replaced. AFP
Brazil coach Tite greets Neymar as he is replaced. AFP
Neymar and Vinicius Junior celebrate after the opening goal. EPA
Neymar and Vinicius Junior celebrate after the opening goal. EPA
Gabriel Jesus takes on the Serbian defence. AFP
Gabriel Jesus takes on the Serbian defence. AFP

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Brazil coach Tite 'confident' Neymar will continue at the World Cup despite ankle injury

Brazil striker appeared to be in tears after bring substituted during 2-0 win over Serbia

The National

November 25, 2022

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Brazilian striker Neymar should recover from an ankle injury that saw him withdrawn during his team's 2-0 victory over Serbia at the World Cup on Thursday, coach Tite said.

"We are confident that Neymar will continue playing, he will continue playing in the World Cup," Tite told reporters, confessing that he was initially unaware of his striker's injury.

"I didn't see Neymar was hurt. And he had the capacity to overcome this, he even tricked me."

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Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Brazil would wait 24-48 hours before assessing Neymar's injury.

"Tomorrow we will have a new assessment. Now we need to wait, we cannot make premature comments about his evolution," he told reporters.

The Paris Saint-Germain striker, the most expensive player in the world following his record €222 million ($231 million) transfer from Barcelona, played a pivotal role in Brazil's win in their first game in Group G in Qatar.

He was involved in the buildup for Brazil's opening goal, wriggling into the box before passing to Vinicius Jr, who in turn set up goalscorer Richarlison.

Later, however, he appeared to be in tears as he sat on the bench after being substituted following a heavy challenge.

Brazil's Neymar is visibly upset on the bench after he was substituted with an ankle injury. PA
Brazil's Neymar is visibly upset on the bench after he was substituted with an ankle injury. PA

That was reminiscent of the back injury which put Neymar out of the World Cup on home soil in 2014.

Match winner Richarlison, who scored a spectacular swivelling overhead volley for Brazil's second goal, said he had spoken to his teammate to check on his injury.

"It seems he has a hurt ankle and I told him to put a lot of ice on it to recover as soon as possible to have him 100 per cent at the next match. When I get to the hotel, I'm going to go and see how he's doing," he said.

Richarlison has now scored nine goals in his last seven games for Brazil and is oozing confidence.

"As our professor Tite has said 'I am smelling goals'!" he said. "At half time, I told my colleagues I needed a ball and if I got it, I would score. And that's what happened.

"We had a beautiful victory and now we have another six games to reach our goal."

Brazil v Serbia ratings

BRAZIL RATINGS: Alisson Becker 6 - Serbia didn’t have a single attempt on target. Brazil had 22. That showed you how busy the Liverpool goalkeeper was. Getty Images
BRAZIL RATINGS: Alisson Becker 6 - Serbia didn’t have a single attempt on target. Brazil had 22. That showed you how busy the Liverpool goalkeeper was. Getty Images
Alex Sandro 7 - Hit the post with a strike just before Brazil scored. His side took an hour to get going, but when they did they were very impressive. Getty Images
Alex Sandro 7 - Hit the post with a strike just before Brazil scored. His side took an hour to get going, but when they did they were very impressive. Getty Images
Thiago Silva 7 - Age 38 and playing in his fourth World Cup. Super 27th minute ball to Vinicius, who was brought down for a free-kick. AFP
Thiago Silva 7 - Age 38 and playing in his fourth World Cup. Super 27th minute ball to Vinicius, who was brought down for a free-kick. AFP
Marquinhos 7 - Solid at the back, which was important given Brazil’s attacking formation, and seldom threatened as Brazil dominated. Getty Images
Marquinhos 7 - Solid at the back, which was important given Brazil’s attacking formation, and seldom threatened as Brazil dominated. Getty Images
Danilo 7 - Never really put under pressure, even though Brazil were sluggish for a long time. AFP
Danilo 7 - Never really put under pressure, even though Brazil were sluggish for a long time. AFP
Casemiro 8 - Wonderful ball to Neymar after nine minutes, then hit a shot on target himself after 21. Accurate passing and beautiful shot which hit the crossbar after 81. Getty Images
Casemiro 8 - Wonderful ball to Neymar after nine minutes, then hit a shot on target himself after 21. Accurate passing and beautiful shot which hit the crossbar after 81. Getty Images
Lucas Paqueta 7 - Didn’t have the influence of Casemiro but won possession back for his side. Doesn’t get the same fanfare of more attacking players. Getty Images
Lucas Paqueta 7 - Didn’t have the influence of Casemiro but won possession back for his side. Doesn’t get the same fanfare of more attacking players. Getty Images
Neymar 8 - Closely followed and fouled wherever he roamed. Hit a 13th minute corner on target. Shot a Vinicius cross wide on 54. Involved in the goal. Still a significant influence on the game. Getty Images
Neymar 8 - Closely followed and fouled wherever he roamed. Hit a 13th minute corner on target. Shot a Vinicius cross wide on 54. Involved in the goal. Still a significant influence on the game. Getty Images
Vinicius Junior 8 - Missed the target on 40 after winning the ball from a Serbian defensive error. Dangerous with the ball and so much more effective when Brazil clicked. Getty Images
Vinicius Junior 8 - Missed the target on 40 after winning the ball from a Serbian defensive error. Dangerous with the ball and so much more effective when Brazil clicked. Getty Images
Raphinha 7 - Barcelona’s left footed right winger had a 48th minute effort well saved. Should have scored with another chance but worked effectively on the right. EPA
Raphinha 7 - Barcelona’s left footed right winger had a 48th minute effort well saved. Should have scored with another chance but worked effectively on the right. EPA
Richarlison 9 - Weak finish on 34 after an impressive build up as Brazil pushed for an opener. Did get on the scoresheet on 62 minutes - his eighth goal for his country in his last seven games. That became nine with overhead kick on 73. Getty Images
Richarlison 9 - Weak finish on 34 after an impressive build up as Brazil pushed for an opener. Did get on the scoresheet on 62 minutes - his eighth goal for his country in his last seven games. That became nine with overhead kick on 73. Getty Images
SUBS: Fred 7 - On for Paqueta after 73 to sit in the middle of the pitch and protect Brazil’s 2-0 lead. Fine shot from distance was saved on 83. AP Photo
SUBS: Fred 7 - On for Paqueta after 73 to sit in the middle of the pitch and protect Brazil’s 2-0 lead. Fine shot from distance was saved on 83. AP Photo
Rodrygo 8 - On for Vinicius after 73. Excellent coming in from the left with his right foot. Overhit an 86th minute shot. AFP
Rodrygo 8 - On for Vinicius after 73. Excellent coming in from the left with his right foot. Overhit an 86th minute shot. AFP
Gabriel Jesus 7 - On for Richarlison after 78. Lovely pass to Casemiro for an 81st minute effort. AFP
Gabriel Jesus 7 - On for Richarlison after 78. Lovely pass to Casemiro for an 81st minute effort. AFP
Antony 7 - On for Neymar after 79 and an immediate danger with his pace. AFP
Antony 7 - On for Neymar after 79 and an immediate danger with his pace. AFP
Gabriel Martinelli NA - On for Raphinha after 87 and straight into a flowing attacking side. AFP
Gabriel Martinelli NA - On for Raphinha after 87 and straight into a flowing attacking side. AFP
SERBIA RATINGS: Vanja Milinković-Savić – 7 Made several important saves to keep his side in the game, and couldn’t do much about either of the two Brazil goals. Commanded his area. Getty Images
SERBIA RATINGS: Vanja Milinković-Savić – 7 Made several important saves to keep his side in the game, and couldn’t do much about either of the two Brazil goals. Commanded his area. Getty Images
Filip Mladenović – 6 Had a tough test against Raphinha but managed to stay resolute and played a huge part in keeping the scores level at half time. Didn’t offer much going forward. Getty Images
Filip Mladenović – 6 Had a tough test against Raphinha but managed to stay resolute and played a huge part in keeping the scores level at half time. Didn’t offer much going forward. Getty Images
Strahinja Pavlović – 7 Looked shaky at times, but had a good battle with Raphinha. Made some crucial tackles throughout. Getty Images
Strahinja Pavlović – 7 Looked shaky at times, but had a good battle with Raphinha. Made some crucial tackles throughout. Getty Images
Nikola Milenković – 6 Used his presence well to clear a lot of crosses into the Serbian box, but had his hands full containing the quality of Neymar and Vinicius Junior. Getty Images
Nikola Milenković – 6 Used his presence well to clear a lot of crosses into the Serbian box, but had his hands full containing the quality of Neymar and Vinicius Junior. Getty Images
Miloš Veljković – 6 Showed determination, particularly in the first half, to keep out the World Cup favourites. However, in the second half, the South American side applied even more pressure, which proved too much for Veljković. Getty Images
Miloš Veljković – 6 Showed determination, particularly in the first half, to keep out the World Cup favourites. However, in the second half, the South American side applied even more pressure, which proved too much for Veljković. Getty Images
Andrija Živković – 7 Did well to contain Vinicius Junior in the first half on the right side of the pitch. Was taken off early in the second half after carrying a knock. Getty Images
Andrija Živković – 7 Did well to contain Vinicius Junior in the first half on the right side of the pitch. Was taken off early in the second half after carrying a knock. Getty Images
Saša Lukić – 5 An aggressive performance when it came to helping his side out defensively during the constant waves of attacks, but offered little creatively from the midfield. Getty Images
Saša Lukić – 5 An aggressive performance when it came to helping his side out defensively during the constant waves of attacks, but offered little creatively from the midfield. Getty Images
Nemanja Gudelj – 6 Battled well until a yellow card took the edge from his game. A mistake in the second half almost let Raphinha get on the scoresheet, but the winger missed a one on one. AP Photo
Nemanja Gudelj – 6 Battled well until a yellow card took the edge from his game. A mistake in the second half almost let Raphinha get on the scoresheet, but the winger missed a one on one. AP Photo
Sergej Milinković-Savić – 6 In a game which saw his side on the backfoot, the midfielder was unable to get himself into the game going forward. Found it hard getting the better of Casemiro. Getty Images
Sergej Milinković-Savić – 6 In a game which saw his side on the backfoot, the midfielder was unable to get himself into the game going forward. Found it hard getting the better of Casemiro. Getty Images
Dušan Tadić – 7 The Serbian captain looked most likely to make something happen for his side but failed to create anything threatening. Did provide some enticing set-piece deliveries, but Brazil were equal to them. Getty Images
Dušan Tadić – 7 The Serbian captain looked most likely to make something happen for his side but failed to create anything threatening. Did provide some enticing set-piece deliveries, but Brazil were equal to them. Getty Images
Aleksandar Mitrović – 4 A tough night for the Fulham forward who was starved of any service. Getty Images
Aleksandar Mitrović – 4 A tough night for the Fulham forward who was starved of any service. Getty Images
SUBS: Nemanja Radonjić (Živković, 57) – 6 The winger added more attacking firepower in the second half but was unable to create any goalscoring opportunities. Getty Images
SUBS: Nemanja Radonjić (Živković, 57) – 6 The winger added more attacking firepower in the second half but was unable to create any goalscoring opportunities. Getty Images
Ivan Ilić (Gudelj, 57) – 5 Was introduced into the game just before the opposition broke the deadlock, which made it hard for the midfielder to get into the game. Getty Images
Ivan Ilić (Gudelj, 57) – 5 Was introduced into the game just before the opposition broke the deadlock, which made it hard for the midfielder to get into the game. Getty Images
Dušan Vlahović (Mladenović, 66) – 6 The forward provided plenty of energy but like his fellow forward Mitrovic, he struggled to get any real chances. Getty Images
Dušan Vlahović (Mladenović, 66) – 6 The forward provided plenty of energy but like his fellow forward Mitrovic, he struggled to get any real chances. Getty Images
Darko Lazović (Lukić, 66) – 6 Tried hard to create down the left wing but was dealt with comfortably by Alex Sandro. Getty Images
Darko Lazović (Lukić, 66) – 6 Tried hard to create down the left wing but was dealt with comfortably by Alex Sandro. Getty Images
Nemanja Maksimović (Mitrović 83) N/A Came on with Brazil dominating, and couldn’t make an impact. Getty Images
Nemanja Maksimović (Mitrović 83) N/A Came on with Brazil dominating, and couldn’t make an impact. Getty Images
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The largest single group of items found in Eldarir’s cases were 400 shabtis, or figurines.

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