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Brazil to round of 16, How is Neymar?
Casemiro struck late as Brazil secured a berth in the World Cup knockout phase with a 1-0 win over Switzerland in their Group G match on Monday. Casemiro finally made the breakthrough for Brazil in the 83rd minute.
After the match finished, Neymar tweeted: "Casemiro has been the best defensive midfielder in the world for a long time." Neymar was the only player who did not go to Stadium 974 for the team’s second match in Qatar.
“He was sad he couldn’t come to the game,” Vinícius Júnior said. “He wasn’t feeling well. Not only because of the foot but also because he had a little bit of a fever. We are hoping that he can recover as soon as possible.”
Brazilian team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed Neymar and Danilo would miss the team’s next match against Switzerland on Monday. "Neymar and Danilo had an MRI scan this afternoon and we found ligament damage in the ankle of both of them," Lasmar told reporters. "They will miss the next game for sure and we will be cautious as they will undergo treatment in order to try to get them in shape so they can play again in the World Cup."
Lasmar did not give a timetable for Neymar’s recovery. He was fouled nine times, the most of all World Cup players after the first round of matches in the group stage.
There were fears that the injury Neymar sustained - would see them sidelined for the rest of the tournament.
Brazil manager Tite played down fears that Neymar's injury was serious after Thursday's match, guaranteeing the Paris Saint-Germain forward would fight through the pain barrier if needed.
Switzerland, Serbia, and Cameroon, who will take the last place?
Brazil locked up a place in the World Cup Round of 16 early with two winning matches, while Switzerland, Serbia, and Cameroon, also in Group G, will compete for the last spot.
As of now, all three teams have a chance to advance to the next group stage. The game between Brazil vs Cameroon is a tough game for Cameroon. Switzerland vs. Serbia, both teams are not to be underestimated - another spot in the round of 16 could be on the line in this match. Who will reach the round of 16 in this World Cup group?
In this World Cup in Qatar, Dangbei projector became the sponsor of Serbia and many predicted that Serbia is likely to become a dark horse in the World Cup. Who do you think is the most likely of these three teams to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup?
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