Neymar misses training after injury scare

Brazil have been given a scare ahead of Friday’s clash with Costa Rica after Neymar missed training for
a the second day running.

The news came as Philippe Coutinho warned his Brazil team-mates that there would be no room for mistakes
against the Costa Ricans  after Sunday’s shocking 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their opening match.

The Paris St-Germain forward, who had managed only a few warm up exercises, was seen kicking a ball
away in frustration as he hobbled off in the company of Brazil physiotherapist, Bruno Manek, at the
team’s base in Sochi.

Rodrigo Lasmar, Brazil’s doctor, said Neymar would receive more treatment on Wednesday morning.

Brazil remains confident the player will be fit before Friday’s clash.

Coutinho said Neymar’s fitness was not a worry and the pain he was feeling was “normal”.