Brazil to take late fitness call on Neymar, says team doctor

LATE CALL: Brazil’s Neymar on the pitch after the FIFA World Cup Group G match at the Lusail Stadium. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Brazil defender Danilo has shown positive signs in his recovery from an ankle injury while Neymar is racing against time to be fit for their last 16 clash against South Korea, team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said after Friday's 1-0 defeat by Cameroon.

Both Danilo and Neymar suffered ankle injuries in Brazil's opening 2-0 win over Serbia, which ruled them out of their 1-0 win over Switzerland and the shock loss to Cameroon.