Brazil forward Neymar (R) with Gabriel Jesus at the end of the defeat against Cameroon. AFP
Brazil forward Neymar (R) with Gabriel Jesus at the end of the defeat against Cameroon. AFP
Gabriel Jesus and his strapped knee during the Group G match against Cameroon. EPA
Gabriel Jesus and his strapped knee during the Group G match against Cameroon. EPA
Vincent Aboubakar heads home as Cameroon beat Brazil 1-0 in their World Cup group-stage match at Lusail Stadium on December 2, 2022. Getty
Vincent Aboubakar heads home as Cameroon beat Brazil 1-0 in their World Cup group-stage match at Lusail Stadium on December 2, 2022. Getty
Vincent Aboubakar of celebrates after scoring for Cameroon. Getty
Vincent Aboubakar of celebrates after scoring for Cameroon. Getty
Referee Ismail Elfath shows a red card to Vincent Aboubakar after the Cameroon player took his shirt off after scoring and was booked for a second time. Getty
Referee Ismail Elfath shows a red card to Vincent Aboubakar after the Cameroon player took his shirt off after scoring and was booked for a second time. Getty
Cameroon's Pierre Kunde attempts to block a shot by Rodrygo of Brazil. Getty
Cameroon's Pierre Kunde attempts to block a shot by Rodrygo of Brazil. Getty
Brazil's Telles Alex receives treatment on the pitch in the second half. PA
Brazil's Telles Alex receives treatment on the pitch in the second half. PA
Neymar of Brazil looks on from the bench. Getty
Neymar of Brazil looks on from the bench. Getty
Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli misses a chance. AP
Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli misses a chance. AP
Brazil winger Antony goes down after a challenge by Cameroon's Tolo Nouhou. AP
Brazil winger Antony goes down after a challenge by Cameroon's Tolo Nouhou. AP
Cameroon's Pierre Kunde skips past past a challenge by Antony of Brazil. PA
Cameroon's Pierre Kunde skips past past a challenge by Antony of Brazil. PA
Brazil midfielder Fred shoots at goal. Getty
Brazil midfielder Fred shoots at goal. Getty
Brazil's Dani Alves heads the ball. AP
Brazil's Dani Alves heads the ball. AP
Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli after missing a chance. Getty
Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli after missing a chance. Getty
Gabriel Martinelli of Brazil shoots at goal. Getty
Gabriel Martinelli of Brazil shoots at goal. Getty

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Brazil stars Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles ruled out of World Cup with injuries

Favourites suffer double blow ahead of last 16 clash against South Korea

The National

December 03, 2022

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Brazil's forward Gabriel Jesus and defender Alex Telles have both been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after picking up knee injuries in their final Group G game against Cameroon, the country's football association said on Saturday.

Telles was substituted in the 54th minute of Brazil's 1-0 defeat by the African side, with Jesus leaving the pitch 10 minutes later.

"Players Alex Telles and Gabriel Jesus underwent tests on Saturday morning accompanied by Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar and a MRI on their right knees confirmed the extent of the injuries and the impossibility of recovery in time to participate in the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022," the CBF said in a statement.

World Cup favourites Brazil face South Korea in the last 16 on Monday. It is yet to be decided if Arsenal's Jesus and Telles - on loan at Sevilla from Manchester United - will remain in Qatar or return to their clubs for treatment.

Other Brazilian players are hoping to overcome injuries in time to rejoin the team.

Neymar is still recovering from an ankle injury suffered in their win against Serbia, and they have only one pure full back available after left back Telles injury in the Cameroon game.

Cameroon v Brazil player ratings

CAMEROON RATINGS: Devis Epassy 8: A strong display from the goalkeeper who looked assertive when commanding his backline, and produced some impressive saves, with his best against Gabriel Martinelli moments before stopping a volley from Eder Militao. Getty
CAMEROON RATINGS: Devis Epassy 8: A strong display from the goalkeeper who looked assertive when commanding his backline, and produced some impressive saves, with his best against Gabriel Martinelli moments before stopping a volley from Eder Militao. Getty
Collins Fai 5: Lost concentration in the 14th minute to allow Martinelli a free header at goal. A tough opening 45 minutes for the 30-year-old, who was rash with his tackling, but he did improve after the break. AFP
Collins Fai 5: Lost concentration in the 14th minute to allow Martinelli a free header at goal. A tough opening 45 minutes for the 30-year-old, who was rash with his tackling, but he did improve after the break. AFP
Christopher Wooh 8: Combined well with Tolo to make it difficult for Brazil to get any joy down Cameroon’s left flank. An excellent block stopped what looked to be a certain goal in the 84th minute. AFP
Christopher Wooh 8: Combined well with Tolo to make it difficult for Brazil to get any joy down Cameroon’s left flank. An excellent block stopped what looked to be a certain goal in the 84th minute. AFP
Enzo Ebosse 7: A no nonsense approach from Ebosse who was first to the ball on the majority of occasions to clear the danger. An assured display. Reuters
Enzo Ebosse 7: A no nonsense approach from Ebosse who was first to the ball on the majority of occasions to clear the danger. An assured display. Reuters
Nouhou Tolo 8: An early booking forced the full-back to tread carefully for the remainder of game, in a difficult battle against Brazil’s Antony. Tolo kept his cool after that point, and produced an excellent performance. EPA
Nouhou Tolo 8: An early booking forced the full-back to tread carefully for the remainder of game, in a difficult battle against Brazil’s Antony. Tolo kept his cool after that point, and produced an excellent performance. EPA
Pierre Kunde 5: Booked after being beaten too easily close to the half-hour mark before conceding a free-kick in a dangerous area. PA
Pierre Kunde 5: Booked after being beaten too easily close to the half-hour mark before conceding a free-kick in a dangerous area. PA
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa 7: Progressive with his passing and anticipated play well when Brazil tried to play through central areas. Often the man that Cameroon trusted to help transition play from midfield. Getty
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa 7: Progressive with his passing and anticipated play well when Brazil tried to play through central areas. Often the man that Cameroon trusted to help transition play from midfield. Getty
Bryan Mbeumo 5: - Had one the best chances of the game for Cameroon and drew an excellent save from Ederson with a powerful header. Rarely had a chance to make an impact. EPA
Bryan Mbeumo 5: - Had one the best chances of the game for Cameroon and drew an excellent save from Ederson with a powerful header. Rarely had a chance to make an impact. EPA
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting 5: Came into the game in spells but overall wasn’t productive. A lack of options at times as Cameroon looked to play on the counter-attack, but the Bayern Munich man needed to do more. Getty
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting 5: Came into the game in spells but overall wasn’t productive. A lack of options at times as Cameroon looked to play on the counter-attack, but the Bayern Munich man needed to do more. Getty
Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu 6: Too frequently dispossessed, but fared better when he made the switch to the right-flank. Helped out the defence and made a number of tackles. AFP
Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu 6: Too frequently dispossessed, but fared better when he made the switch to the right-flank. Helped out the defence and made a number of tackles. AFP
Vincent Aboubakar 6: Cameroon struggled to get the ball to their captain, but when they finally did create a good chance for him in stoppage time, he produced an exquisite header to win the game. He was then sent off for a second yellow after taking off his shirt in the celebration. Getty
Vincent Aboubakar 6: Cameroon struggled to get the ball to their captain, but when they finally did create a good chance for him in stoppage time, he produced an exquisite header to win the game. He was then sent off for a second yellow after taking off his shirt in the celebration. Getty
SUBS: Karl Toko Ekambi (On for Mbeumo 64') 6: Bright in possession and looked to take players on when he could. Worked hard to help get back and defend. Getty
SUBS: Karl Toko Ekambi (On for Mbeumo 64') 6: Bright in possession and looked to take players on when he could. Worked hard to help get back and defend. Getty
Olivier Ntcham (On for Ntchamat 68') 6: Kept things simple in midfield, tested the goalkeeper from range with an effort but it was too central. Getty
Olivier Ntcham (On for Ntchamat 68') 6: Kept things simple in midfield, tested the goalkeeper from range with an effort but it was too central. Getty
Jerome Ngom Mbekeli (On for Ngamaleu 86') N/A. AP
Jerome Ngom Mbekeli (On for Ngamaleu 86') N/A. AP
BRAZIL RATINGS: Ederson 6: Had to save a first-half shot, which is more than first choice ‘keeper Alisson did in Brazil’s opening two games. And then a first shot on target after 47 minutes. Busy in the second half too. No chance for Cameroon’s brilliant goal. Reuters
BRAZIL RATINGS: Ederson 6: Had to save a first-half shot, which is more than first choice ‘keeper Alisson did in Brazil’s opening two games. And then a first shot on target after 47 minutes. Busy in the second half too. No chance for Cameroon’s brilliant goal. Reuters
Alex Telles 6: Cross flew over his head before Cameroon’s first effort on target just before half time. First player to come off – injured and shaking his head, then crying just after half-time. A sad sight. PA
Alex Telles 6: Cross flew over his head before Cameroon’s first effort on target just before half time. First player to come off – injured and shaking his head, then crying just after half-time. A sad sight. PA
Bremer 6: Another squad player given a start, the Juventus defender challenged to win a header from a corner just before the hour mark. Impressive in the air. Nowhere near the Cameroon goalscorer Aboubakar. AFP
Bremer 6: Another squad player given a start, the Juventus defender challenged to win a header from a corner just before the hour mark. Impressive in the air. Nowhere near the Cameroon goalscorer Aboubakar. AFP
Eder Militao 6: Shot through a crowded box almost made him an unlikely opening goalscorer just before hour mark – Brazil’s last seven World Cup goals came in the second half. Another nowhere near Cameroon’s match-winner when he scored. Booked. Getty
Eder Militao 6: Shot through a crowded box almost made him an unlikely opening goalscorer just before hour mark – Brazil’s last seven World Cup goals came in the second half. Another nowhere near Cameroon’s match-winner when he scored. Booked. Getty
Dani Alves 7: The full-back, 39, has played little football and hit a weak free-kick over the wall in first half. AP
Dani Alves 7: The full-back, 39, has played little football and hit a weak free-kick over the wall in first half. AP
Fred 6: Super ball to Martinelli on 13 minutes and he shot over ten minutes later. Didn’t impose enough on the game to convince that he should keep his place in the side. PA
Fred 6: Super ball to Martinelli on 13 minutes and he shot over ten minutes later. Didn’t impose enough on the game to convince that he should keep his place in the side. PA
Fabinho 6: Less effective than Casemiro had been in his position as Brazil won the group on goal difference – even after losing the game. AFP
Fabinho 6: Less effective than Casemiro had been in his position as Brazil won the group on goal difference – even after losing the game. AFP
Gabriel Martinelli 8: Fine early header which was saved. Fast and his run and right foot shot after 55 minutes was the closest Brazil had come to scoring. Four shots, three on target. Dangerous. Reuters
Gabriel Martinelli 8: Fine early header which was saved. Fast and his run and right foot shot after 55 minutes was the closest Brazil had come to scoring. Four shots, three on target. Dangerous. Reuters
Rodrygo 7: A threat as Brazil probed for a lead they never got. The game didn’t have the excitement of Serbia 2 Switzerland 3 in the same group, but Brazil are through and if Neymar doesn’t return, the Madrid forward will get another chance to shine. AP
Rodrygo 7: A threat as Brazil probed for a lead they never got. The game didn’t have the excitement of Serbia 2 Switzerland 3 in the same group, but Brazil are through and if Neymar doesn’t return, the Madrid forward will get another chance to shine. AP
Antony 7: First start in the World Cup, the third Man Utd player in the starting XI. Fouled in a yellow card challenge after beating his man in opening five minutes. Shot on target later in half. Neat touches, shot wide just before the hour. Getty
Antony 7: First start in the World Cup, the third Man Utd player in the starting XI. Fouled in a yellow card challenge after beating his man in opening five minutes. Shot on target later in half. Neat touches, shot wide just before the hour. Getty
Jesus 6; Arsenal attacker was lively enough in a team that wasn’t. EPA
Jesus 6; Arsenal attacker was lively enough in a team that wasn’t. EPA
SUBS: Marquinhos (On for Telles 54') 6: Came on in front of the huge 85,986 crowd, the experienced defender will likely start in Brazil’s next game against South Korea. AFP
SUBS: Marquinhos (On for Telles 54') 6: Came on in front of the huge 85,986 crowd, the experienced defender will likely start in Brazil’s next game against South Korea. AFP
Bruno Guimaraes (On for Fred 54') 7: Impressive when he came on in the previous match and his corner caused an immediate threat. Booked for pulling a player back. A 96th minute header was well placed but weak. Made a difference, but not enough. AFP
Bruno Guimaraes (On for Fred 54') 7: Impressive when he came on in the previous match and his corner caused an immediate threat. Booked for pulling a player back. A 96th minute header was well placed but weak. Made a difference, but not enough. AFP
Pedro (On for Gabriel Jesus 64') 6: Flamengo striker pushed for a winning goal, but swung a shot wide. EPA
Pedro (On for Gabriel Jesus 64') 6: Flamengo striker pushed for a winning goal, but swung a shot wide. EPA
Raphinha (On for Antony 79') N/A. EPA
Raphinha (On for Antony 79') N/A. EPA

Starting full backs Danilo and Alex Sandro have been sidelined by injuries suffered earlier in the competition and their availability is still unclear for Monday.

If neither can play, centre back Marquinhos could perhaps switch to the left and 39-year-old Dani Alves, who became the oldest Brazilian to start a World Cup match against Cameroon, could be tried out on the right.

If Tite opts to use Real Madrid centre back Eder Militao as a full back, as he did in the absence of Danilo against Switzerland, Brazil would have no other defenders to sit on the bench.

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