Brazil coach Tite remains hopeful Neymar's ankle injury is not serious

Brazil coach Tite is hopeful Neymar will be fit to continue in the World Cup after he picked up an ankle injury in their opening 2-0 victory over Serbia
Brazil coach Tite remains hopeful Neymar's ankle injury is not serious

DISCONSOLATE: Brazil's Neymar reacts after receiving an injury during the FIFA World Cup Group G match at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Brazil coach Tite is hopeful Neymar will be fit to continue in the World Cup after he picked up an ankle injury in their opening 2-0 victory over Serbia.

Richarlison scored both goals, the second a sublime leaping volley, but that was overshadowed by Neymar limping off late on and appearing emotional on the bench.

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