Neymar Injury Scare Reported Ahead of Brazil vs. Uruguay World Cup Qualifier

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Published: March 23, 2016

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Barcelona forward Neymar pulled up in training with Brazil on Wednesday ahead of his team's clash with Uruguay in World Cup qualifying on Friday, but he will reportedly be fit to take part in the contest.

As reported by Juan Jimenez of AS, the Brazilian Football Confederation released a statement adding further details: "Neymar had some muscle discomfort and told the team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar, who brought him to the medical centre in Teresopolis. He underwent some tests that have not revealed any injury whatsoever. The attacker can continue to train and will be fit to face Uruguay."

According to Jimenez, the Brazilian press has been critical of the forward in the buildup to the game, as he arrived with the national team a day later than his Barcelona team-mates, including Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano, who are also on international duty in South America with their respective nations.



Neymar has been in tremendous form for his club this term and, as the national team captain, is likely to be a key figure for the Selecao when they get host Uruguay, who will include his team-mate Suarez, on Friday.

Aside from the points being at stake, it's a game that the two clubmates have reportedly wagered something else on too, per Goal (h/t Bleacher Report UK):



At the moment, Dunga's men are in third position in the CONMEBOL qualifying group, having won twice, drawn once and lost once. Uruguay are two points ahead in second.

While he's impressed all with some dazzling displays in Barcelona colours, arguably Neymar's best performances have come in the iconic gold jersey in his career to date. He has played 69 times in total for the national team, already netting an impressive 46 goals; only Pele, Ronaldo, Romario and Zico have netted more for Brazil.



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Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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