With Neymar limping off the field with an ankle injury, Richarlison came through for the 바카라Seleção.바카라 A spectacular acrobatic kick followed an easy tap-in from close range as Richarlison scored both goals in Brazil바카라s 2-0 victory over Serbia on Thursday at the World Cup. After the match, the Tottenham striker learned of the extent of Neymar바카라s injury. (More Football News | Points Table | Results)
바카라The most important thing for us it to have him at 100% for the next match,바카라 said Richarlison, whose first goal came after a buildup started by Neymar. 바카라When I get to the hotel I바카라m going to go and see how he is doing.바카라
Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Neymar sprained his right ankle. He declined to speculate on whether he would be available to play in the team바카라s next match against Switzerland on Monday.
바카라We put ice on it while he was on the bench and then in physiotherapy,바카라 Lasmar said. 바카라There is no test scheduled for now but we will schedule it if needed. He will be under observation. We will know more tomorrow.바카라
Neymar was also injured at the 2014 World Cup. Playing at home in Brazil, his tournament ended with a back injury in the quarterfinals against Colombia when he had to be taken off the field on a stretcher. Brazil ended up losing to Germany 7-1 in the semifinals.
Neymar was fouled nine times in the match against Serbia, four more than any other player so far at this year바카라s World Cup. But while taking care of Neymar, the opposing defense couldn바카라t stop Richarlison.
He had his back to the goal when he used one touch to get the ball up in the air near the penalty spot, then spun around and leapt off the ground before knocking the ball into the net with his right foot in the 73rd minute.
바카라My childhood dream has come true,바카라 said Richarlison, who is playing in his first World Cup. 바카라We knew it was going to be difficult to get past them. I바카라m used to playing against defensive teams like this in England. I wanted to take advantage of the opportunities that I had and I did.바카라
Brazil had struggled to get past the Serbian defense until Richarlison scored from close range in the 62nd. Vinícius Júnior assisted on both goals.
Neymar, seeking his first major title with Brazil, stayed at 75 goals for the national team, two shy of Pelé바카라s scoring record. He was tackled hard a few times and sprained his right ankle in the second half. He was crying on the bench after being substituted in the 79th and was limping as he left the stadium.
Brazil coach Tite started with an attack-minded squad that included four forwards 바카라 Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Richarlison. Attacking midfielder Lucas Paquetá played alongside Casemiro, the lone defensive midfielder.
But Serbia had several players back and was able to keep Brazil from creating many significant opportunities. Neymar tried to control the pace but struggled to get free. He, Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha all squandered chances early on.
Brazil바카라s best chance before Richarlison바카라s opening goal had been a low long-range shot by Alex Sandro that hit the post in the 60th. Neymar had his best opportunities with a free kick in the 50th and a shot from near the penalty spot in the 55th. Serbia had its own injury issues for the match.
바카라We have three key players who are injured 바카라 it바카라s too much for us,바카라 Serbia coach Dragan Stojković said. 바카라We are not Brazil with 200 million people. We are a very small country.바카라
The 30-year-old Neymar arrived to his third World Cup as Brazil바카라s main attraction. He helped the 바카라Seleção바카라 win the 2013 Confederations Cup and its first Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, but has yet to win a major title with the national team.
Brazil, trying to win its first World Cup in two decades, is unbeaten in its last 20 opening games, with 17 victories. It has finished first in its group in the last 10 World Cups.
