Last Updated on 12/05/2022 by てんしょく飯
The “Asian Tigers” are a threat as they aim to advance to the top four for the first time in five tournaments, and the “Kingdom of Soccer” is looking forward to the long-awaited news as they aim for their first world championship in 20 years.
Neymar is back!
Neymar returned to the Brazilian national team, which will face South Korea in the first round of the final tournament on December 5, during a practice session on December 3 (local time). On his Instagram page, he wrote, “I feel good. I knew this was going to happen,” he said, indicating that he would be back for the big game, which would be over if they lost.
Neymar was forced to leave the field in tears after being hit hard by defender Nikola Milenkovic in Seleção’s first match of the tournament against Serbia. After a subsequent examination, he was diagnosed with ligament damage in his right ankle and was ruled out of the remaining two matches in the group stage.
Fortunately, the injury was not serious. Neymar, who has been working hard on his rehabilitation, joined the team’s training session before the match against South Korea. He was a relief to the Seleção faithful with his light touch on the ball and his impactful shooting.
The Korean side, however, may not have wanted to hear the news. Although not perfect, the fact that Neymar, now the heart and soul of Brazil, will not be able to play will have a significant impact, including on the tactical side.
In fact, the 30-year-old Kulacki’s move was widely reported in the Korean media. The daily Chosun Ilbo noted, “It is uncertain whether he will really play,” but added, “Brazil had several players injured in the group stage. So if the ace returns, it will be a great help for the team. For Korea, it will be a big burden,” he said, adding that he was wary of Neymar’s presence.
The daily Dong-A Ilbo also commented, “Neymar, who at one point was thought to be unable to return during the tournament, is now a possibility to stand in front of us. Depending on his condition, it is inevitable that Korea will have to deal with him.
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