World Cup 2022: Brazil Won’t Risk Injuries to Superstars During Cameroon Clash

• Brazil have already qualified for the World Cup last 16 after beating Serbia and Switzerland
• Cameroon need to beat the Selecao to stand any chance of making it to the knockout stages
• With Neymar still injured and unable to play, Brazil don't want to risk their other superstars

Brazil will not be taking any chances during their final World Cup group game against Cameroon.

Having already beaten Serbia and Switzerland, the Selecao have secured passage to the Round of 16 before their game against the African side.

With little to play for in their final World Cup group game, Marca reports that Brazil are likely to ring in the changes for the game.

With the injury to Neymar still dominating headlines, Brazilian coach Tite wouldn't want to lose any more players before the knockout stages.

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Goal reported that Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli could be handed their first starts of the tournament, while veteran defender Dani Alves is also expected to make his first appearance in Qatar.

Vini Jr won't be risked

While Brazil did take nine attackers to Qatar, they don't want to lose the services of Vinicius Junior as well. The Real Madrid attacker will be crucial to their plans if Neymar doesn't return for the knockout stages.

France did the same

If Brazil do rest most of their regular starters, they won't be the first team at the tournament to do so. Defending champions France already fielded a much-changed side when they faced Tunisia in their final group game.

Les Bleus lost the encounter, but still qualified at the top of their group.

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Legend offers Neymar his ankle

Everyone wants to see Neymar back on the pitch for Brazil at the World Cup, but none more so than Alessandro Del Piero.

The legendary Italian defender is even willing to part with his own body - if it means Neymar will feature again in the tournament.

The former Juventus star said he would offer Neymar his ankle in a bid to see him play, Sports Brief reported.

Neymar shares photos of ankle

Brazilian star Neymar has taken to Instagram to give fans a glimpse of his horrific ankle injury, which he picked up during the World Cup.

Neymar had a nightmare start to his World Cup campaign with the Samba Boys, as he was forced off in his side's Group G opener against Serbia with a nasty knock on November 24.

Nikola Milenkovic was responsible for Neymar's injury, leaving the forward covering his face in anguish as he received treatment.