Switzerland went hard against Brazil in their opening World Cup game, and Neymar, who was playing his first competitive game since a foot operation in February, felt the consequences. Hobbling back into the dressing room, the forward felt pain in the same area and there was panic as doctors feared he’d suffered a setback.
It was just a shock as further examinations showed that it was just a slight knock to his ankle, with both the team doctor and Neymar himself stating that there was nothing to be concerned about to the press after the game. The PSG star was hugely relieved and was quick to put ice on his ankle and get back to work as soon as possible.