

Neymar, the captain of Brazil, sprained his ankle during his side's World Cup victory over Serbia on Thursday. Neymar will undergo a medical evaluation over the next 48 hours, according to the national team doctor. Brazilian superstar sustained the injury following a clash with his opponent, according to doctor Rodrigo Lasmar. In the 79th minute of Brazil's 2-0 victory over Serbia, Neymar was replaced.
After the game, Neymar was observed hobbling heavily as photographs of the attacker revealed swelling on his right ankle. The Paris Saint-Germain star first continued playing despite hurting his ankle "because the squad needed him," according to coach Tite. Neymar only needs two goals to match Pele's 77-goal record for Brazil. His first World Cup in 2014 came to an agonizing conclusion as Brazil defeated Colombia in the quarterfinals and he broke a bone in his back.