Injured, Neymar and Danilo are out of the first phase of the World Cup
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Injured, Neymar and Danilo are out of the first phase of the World Cup

Bad news for Brazilian fans: players Neymar and Danilo are out of the first phase of the World Cup, the group stage. In the Brazilian team's first match, held on Thursday (24), both were injured.

This Friday (25), striker Neymar and full-back Danilo underwent imaging tests to determine the severity of their injuries. Both suffered ankle sprains – Neymar on the right and Danilo on the left. (TNT Sports)

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According to information from Globo Esporte, they have already started physiotherapy sessions.

During a press conference after the debut match, Rodrigo Lasmar, Brazilian team doctor, stated: “Neymar had a sprain in his right ankle. He developed edema and swelling and we have already started treating the area with ice.”

Check out the next matches of the Brazilian team:

  • Monday (28) at 13pm against Switzerland
  • Friday (2) at 16pm against Cameroon
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