Before meeting South Korea... an "important development" regarding Neymar's condition

 Rodrigo Lasmar, the Brazilian national team doctor, revealed the health status of both star Neymar and defender Danilo, and the possibility of the players participating in the next match against South Korea in the round of 16 in the World Cup. Lasmar said Danilo had shown positive signs in his recovery from an ankle injury, while Neymar was racing to get back to fitness ahead of the South Korea clash.

Both Danilo and Neymar suffered ankle injuries during Brazil's 2-0 victory over Serbia in the opening match of Group G, which kept them from winning 1-0 against Switzerland and surprisingly losing to Cameroon with the same result. Alex Sandro picked up a thigh injury against Switzerland while Alex Telles and Gabriel Jesus could join the injured list after complaining of soreness following the Cameroon game last night, with coach Tite fielding a line-up of substitutes.

"With regard to Neymar and Alex Sandro, we believe we have plenty of time and there is a possibility for them to participate," Lasmar told reporters, when asked about the readiness of the injured to participate in the round of 16 match next Monday.

He added, "Let's wait to see how they are. They haven't started training with the ball yet and that's something they will do on Saturday. It will be important to see how they respond to this new style, based on that we will call them up to the team."

He continued: "Danilo has developed very positively and today he trained very hard with the ball and adapted very positively. We expect him to be able today to train normally with his team mates. Let's see what happens and if everything goes well we have very high expectations that he will be available for the game." coming".

The Brazilian team doctor indicated that Telles and Jesus will undergo tests today, Saturday. He explained: “Alex Telles complains of pain in his right knee after suffering a bruise. His condition was evaluated in the dressing room and today he will undergo an MRI scan so that we can assess his condition. Gabriel Jesus complained after the match of pain in his right knee and after the evaluation we requested an X-ray today.” .

Despite losing to Cameroon, the first African team to defeat Brazil in the World Cup, coach Tite's team finished top of Group G, with a goal difference from Switzerland, each with six points, knowing that the team seeks to win its sixth World Cup title in Qatar.