Neymar Working '24 Hours a Day' to Return At World Cup
Neymar of Brazil after receiving an injury during their FIFA World Cup match against Serbia.
Photographer: Lars Baron/Getty ImagesDoha, Qatar (AP) -- Neymar is working “24 hours a day” to try to recover from his ankle injury and play again at the World Cup, Brazil teammate Marquinhos said Sunday.
Neymar damaged ligaments in his right ankle in the team’s 2-0 opening win over Serbia on Thursday and will miss the match against Switzerland on Monday. He remained hopeful of recovering but team doctors still haven’t given a timetable on his return — or said if he will return at all.