Neymar leaves the field with ankle pain in Brazil's World Cup debut.
The player, who suffered several fouls during the match, was substituted by coach Tite in the 34th minute of the second half, when Brazil was winning the game 2-0.
Reuters - Forward Neymar left the field with ankle pain in the second half of Brazil's match against Serbia in the team's opening game of the Qatar World Cup on Thursday, and needed medical attention on the substitutes' bench.
The player, who suffered several fouls during the match, was substituted by coach Tite in the 34th minute of the second half, when Brazil was winning the game 2-0, with two goals from Richarlison. Antony came on in place of the number 10.
Images from TV Globo showed the national team doctors applying ice to Neymar's right ankle, while his face was covered by his shirt.
Brazil will return to the field on Monday to face Switzerland in their second match in Group G of the World Cup.
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