Brazil to decide on Neymar after Cameroon game at World Cup

Brazil will reevaluate Neymar's condition and decide about his chances of playing again at this year's World Cup after Friday's game against Cameroon.

Neymar hurt his right ankle in team's opener against Serbia and was ruled out for rest of group st. Also t playing against Cameroon because of injury were right-back Danilo and left-back Alex Sandro.

“y are progressing,” Brazil assistant coach Cléber Xavier said Thursday. “We are focused on game against Cameroon, and n we will start decision-making process about se players. We already have a plan prepared for ir return.”

Xavier did t elaborate on plan. Brazil team doctors have t yet given a timetable for Neymar’s return or said if he would be back at all.

Brazil reached round of 16 after two matches and needs only a draw against Cameroon to secure first place in Group G.

Neymar injured his back in quarterfinals against Colombia during 2014 World Cup in Brazil and missed rest of tournament. He also missed 2019 Copa América because of ar right ankle injury.