Neymar was forced out of Brazil‘s friendly with Qatar after suffering an early injury in the pre-Copa America clash.
The Paris Saint-Germain star started in a front three alongside Richarlison and Gabriel Jesus as Brazil began preparations for this summer’s South American tournament.
But Neymar was forced out after just 21 minutes after suffering an apparent right ankle injury in a tackle.
The Brazil star was seen crying on the bench after suffering the injury and was helped down to the dressing room with the assistance of team personnel.
Neymar was replaced by Everton Soares in the Brazil lineup.
The injury puts Neymar’s Copa America status into doubt as Brazil set sights on winning the tournament for the first time since 2007 as they host the competition on home soil.
Brazil had opened up a lead just moments before Neymar’s injury, with Richarlison providing the game’s first goal in the 16th minute on an assist from Dani Alves.
Just moments after Neymar’s departure, Brazil scored again, with Gabriel Jesus firing on home with Richarlison playing provider this time around.
Brazil, widely seen as one of the favourites to win the tournament this summer, are set to kick off the Copa America on June 14 against Bolivia in the competition’s opener.
The Selecao will then take on Venezuela and Peru to close the group stages.
Before that, though, Brazil face Honduras on Sunday in one last pre-tournament friendly.
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