Brazil have been dealt a major blow in their attempt to win the World
Cup with news that star forward Neymar is OUT.
The No.10 was stretchered off in the quarter-final win over
Colombia in tears and raced to hospital.
A few hours later team doctor Rodgiro Lasmar confirmed the Barcelona man
would not be allowed to play any more football, after suffering a fractured
vertebrae.
Big Phil Scolari had previously suggested his star man would have to sit
out the semi-final with Germany.
"I think Neymar won't be able to play," he said.
"Everyone knows he's going to be hunted, for three matches that has been
happening.
"We are in a situation which is very difficult for the match
against Germany. We are not very hopeful, if we are able to beat Germany it
might be he can play in the final.
"He has been sent to a private clinic for a serious of exams as he
was kneed on his lower back and was crying out with pain. I can guarantee it
won't be easy for him to recover based on what the doctor told us and the pain
he is in."
And now Lasmar had confirmed what all Brazilians were dreading; Neymar
will have to watch from the stands for the rest of the tournament.
Brazil will also definitely be missing Thiago Silva for the clash with Germany
on Tuesday - the defender sits out with a suspension for a yellow card picked
up in Friday evening's win.
In Neymar's absence Brazil hung on to reach the last four, David Luiz's sublime
free kick proving the winner.
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