FIFA World Cup 2022: Arsenal duo Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus may get starting role for Brazil as Neymar suffers ankle injury

Neymar's ankle injury can be an incredible opportunity and a blessing in disguise for the Arsenal duo Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar.

Neymar, the Brazilian footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and represents the national team ended up rolling his ankle while tackling Serbia's Nikola Melinkovic.

Can Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus get a chance?

Though Richarlison from Tottenham replaced the Brazilian star striker after the latter suffered an ankle injury, the other attacking stars in the team, like Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus, are expected to fill the starting slot.


Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus started their world cup journey on the bench in the match against Serbia amid speculations of Jesus replacing the Richarlison.

However, the Tottenham striker Richarlison de Andrade replied to the critics in style after a meek show in the first half. Besides, Coach Tite could also be looking at other options, such as midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as the viable substitute for Neymar. Brazil will play against Switzerland on 28th November.

FAQs:

1. What did the doctor say about Neymar's injury?
   The doctors have been closely monitoring the situation and told the reporters that Neymar suffered trauma in the right ankle, and they immediately started the treatment. The doctors said they would need 24-48 hours for a better assessment.
2. How is Neymar related to Brazil's infamous defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup?
   Neymar suffered a spinal fracture in the quarterfinal match against Colombia in the 2014 World Cup. In the next game, Germany thrashed Brazil by 7-1.