Whether Neymar is in the lineup, on the bench or resting for a third consecutive game will depend on how he performs in Brazil바카라s last training session ahead of its round-of-16 match against South Korea on Monday at the World Cup. (More Football News)
The Brazil star missed two group-stage matches with a right ankle injury he received in the team바카라s opening win against Serbia. He was back training with teammates on Saturday, but it remains unclear whether he바카라s fit enough to play against South Korea.
바카라He will train this afternoon, and if he trains well, he will play,바카라 Tite said ahead of the team바카라s practice session on Sunday.
Tite said he planned to use Neymar from the start instead of as a substitute if he바카라s healthy enough to play.
바카라I prefer to use my best player from the start,바카라 Tite said. 바카라It바카라s the coach who has to make that decision and take on that responsibility.바카라
Brazil struggled without the playmaker but still won its group despite a loss to Cameroon in the last match.
South Korea advanced after a surprise win over Cristiano Ronaldo바카라s Portugal in their last group game, making it to the last 16 for the first time in 12 years.
Tests after the Serbia match showed ligament damage in Neymar바카라s ankle and it wasn바카라t clear if he would be able to play again in Qatar. His ankle looked bad, with a lot of swelling, and doctors wouldn바카라t say if he would recover during the tournament.
