Neymar (ankle) ruled out of remaining group-stage games
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Brazil's win over Serbia on Thursday came with a cost.
An ankle injury picked up by Neymar has ruled the Paris Saint-Germain forward out of the Selecao's remaining Group G matches with Switzerland and Cameroon.
The 30-year-old Neymar appeared to be in tears when he was subbed off in the 80th minute for Manchester United winger Antony after a hard challenge from Nikola Milenkovic.
Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said on Friday that Neymar's ankle incurred "direct trauma" during the 2-0 win.
Right-back Danilo will also miss the final two group-stage matches.
Antony said the team is concerned about Neymar's status.
"It's a worry, right?" Antony said. "But we don't know what happened yet. We know how important he is, as the star he is."
Brazil's remaining group-stage games come on Monday against Switzerland and then on Friday against Cameroon.