Brazil without Neymar as Portugal target World Cup last 16. Neymar, Brazil’s top forward, will go out against Switzerland at the World Cup on Monday while Cristiano Ronaldo attempts to lead Portugal into the round of 16 in Qatar.
With a victory over the Swiss (14:00 GMT Monday), who held Tite’s team to a 1-1 draw in the 2018 group stage, five-time world champions Brazil can guarantee their place in the knockout round.
Brazil won 2-0 over Serbia in Group G to start their campaign in Qatar, but Neymar hobbled off due to an ankle sprain.
After successfully converting a controversial penalty in Portugal’s opening 3-2 victory over Ghana in Group H, Ronaldo became the first player to score in five World Cups.
If Portugal defeats Uruguay at the Lusail Stadium (19:00 GMT Monday), which will host the final on December 18, they will advance to the second round.
Danilo Pereira, who fractured three ribs during practice, has been ruled out for the remainder of the group stage, therefore Pepe, 39, is most likely to start in defense. Brazil without Neymar as Portugal target World Cup last 16.
