Brazil’s Neymar believes he is at “one of the most difficult moments” of his career as an ankle injury threatens to end his World Cup.
The attacker was substituted late in his team’s 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday, and it was reported on Friday that he will most likely miss the rest of the group stage.
Neymar might return to duty in the knockout rounds if Brazil advances, and he has committed to do everything he can to support his team.
Neymar’s comment
“The pride and love I feel wearing the shirt is unexplainable. If God gave me the opportunity to choose a country to be born in, it would be BRAZIL,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
“Nothing in my life was given or easy, I always had to chase after my dreams and my goals. Never wishing someone harm but helping those in need.
“Today has become one of the most difficult moments of my career… and again in a World Cup. I have an injury yes, it’s annoying, it’s going to hurt but I’m sure I’ll have a chance to come back because I’ll do my best to help my country, my companions and myself.”
Brazil got off to a fantastic start in Qatar, with a Richarlison double securing three points in their first match. They lead Group G on goal differential, with Cameroon and Serbia both on zero points.
The Selecao will be without Neymar when they face Switzerland on Monday in their next match.