Injured Neymar ruled out of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers

Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay next week because of a groin injury he sustained playing for Paris-Saint-Germain in a Champions League game.

Brazil's soccer confederation on Thursday confirmed Neymar will t play in South American qualifying match on Tuesday in Montevideo.

PSG coach Thomas Tuchel last week said it would be “impossible” for Neymar to play for Brazil as he recovered from injury, but Brazil coach Tite insisted that striker travel.

Neymar had already been ruled out of Friday's game against Venezuela.

Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Neymar's recovery after four days off training was t eugh.

Tite had already called up Flamengo striker Pedro for matches, without removing Neymar from squad.

Brazil had already lost five players for two matches, including injured midfielders Philippe Coutinho and Fabinho, and defender Rodrigo Caio.

Defenders Eder Militão and Gabriel Meni were ruled out after contracting COVID-19.

Pedro was selected for Brazil in September 2018, but was unable to make his debut after sustaining a series knee injury.

Im credits: AP