2022 World Cup, Brazil injury update: Gabriel Jesus, Alex Telles out, Neymar unlikely to play vs. South Korea

The accidents are piling up for Brazil. Among the many favorites to win the match, Brazil had been already with out Neymar, Alex Sandro, and Danilo for his or her disappointing loss to Cameroon Friday they usually’ll be joined on the sideline by Alex Telles and Gabriel Jesus.

The duo picked up knee accidents throughout the loss and shall be out for the rest of the match. Telles may wish surgical procedure which might additionally sideline him for an additional time period when he returns to Sevilla. Jesus’ damage is not considered as critical as Telles’ which can see his Premier League membership Arsenal breathe a sigh of reduction as they’re within the midst of a title problem. In the intervening time, Jesus is expected to return to play within the new yr for Arsenal.

Going through a knockout spherical match in opposition to South Korea on Monday, Brazil might want to kind issues out to keep away from struggling the destiny of Portugal who had been defeated by the Taegeuk Warriors on Friday. Marquinhos needed to shut out the Cameroon match as an emergency left again and may have to begin Monday’s match there if Danilo would not recuperate.

The excellent news for Tite is that Danilo is again in coaching however he’ll be a recreation time resolution for Monday’s match. Neymar will undergo on pitch tests Saturday to see how his restoration from an ankle damage goes however he is not anticipated to take part in opposition to South Korea until he makes a significant breakthrough this weekend. Sandro may additionally return to particular person coaching however seemingly will not be obtainable for the knockout spherical  match. With the place Brazil’s accidents are, they’ve sufficient midfield depth to make use of Rodrygo centrally to deliver among the creativity that the crew loses with out Neymar but when Danilo cannot go there may be trigger for concern.

Tite has gotten each member of the squad however third keeper Weverton recreation time throughout the World Cup so there will not be issues about match health however South Korea would be sure you exploit a middle again deputizing at left again.