I hadn t seen he had an injury, it was 10 minutes and it was not malicious, it was accidental.
Neymar was fouled nine times against Serbia and has been the subject of heavy treatment during his previous two World Cup appearances.
Across the 2014 and 2018 World Cups combined, Neymar was fouled a leading 44 times – or once every 21 minutes, more often than any other player impeded on at least 25 occasions.
If we want to celebrate the football we have to pay attention to the fouls, because they focus on specific players, Tite said. This is a fact and it has to be stopped.
Tite remains, however, confident that Neymar and Danilo will both return before Brazil s campaign in Qatar is over.
That s my opinion, he said. Medically I am not in a position to speak but I do have the medical reports.
I can continue to say that not only about Neymar but also about Danilo. Both situations have changed, but we do believe both will be available to play.
We have to live day by day, deal with the possibilities. We have 26 players who have to be fit and in great shape, that s how we ve been working. It shows why team spirit is important.
When it was put to him that even without Neymar Brazil remain favourites to win the World Cup, Tite replied: Neymar is an extraordinary talent, but we are also relying on our other players as well.
What I think about major talents is that they are players who do everything well and maybe in three opportunities they get them. Creativity is not constant.
This talent comes up only two, three times in a match and Neymar has that ability.
There are other players. An assist from Vinicius [Junior], or creativity when finishing a play from Richarlison, a header from Pedro, a chance for Gabriel Jesus, Raphinha… they have this ability.
