Dynamic 22-year-old Brazilian football player, Neymar, sustained a
broken vertebrae during a bad challenge that has resulted in the
suspension of opposing player, Camilo Zuniga. The versatile forward was
wheeled off the pitch crying in pain from the serious injury and
immediately rushed to the hospital.
As
a result of his injury, Neymar is slated to miss the rest of the World
Cup. A broken vertebra requires 3-4 weeks to heal. Serious back injuries
require extensive rehabilitation and can have lasting effects. Neymar
could have ended up paralyzed from that type of challenge and it is one
that need not be repeated in football. His spine could have snapped.
Some injuries end careers and everyone needs to be mindful of that.
Last week my dad, a former football player and coach, kept stating someone is going to seriously batter Neymar during play, as he has been doing so many jobs and so well on the pitch during his World Cup matches, that someone would think if he was somehow neutralized, it would scupper Brazil's chances of winning the World Cup. The rest of the team is going to have to step up. Best wishes and a speedy and full recovery to Neymar. May you come back better than ever.
An injured Neymar
Neymar as a teen
Last week my dad, a former football player and coach, kept stating someone is going to seriously batter Neymar during play, as he has been doing so many jobs and so well on the pitch during his World Cup matches, that someone would think if he was somehow neutralized, it would scupper Brazil's chances of winning the World Cup. The rest of the team is going to have to step up. Best wishes and a speedy and full recovery to Neymar. May you come back better than ever.
