Neymar Suffers Knee Injury in Brazil's Loss to Uruguay

Producer: Ritayan Basu

Neymar suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury

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Neymar went down after a tackle from behind by Nicolas de la Cruz in the 44th minute

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Brazil FA sources said the forward had sustained a severe left knee sprain

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Brazilian officials said Neymar would undergo examinations in Sao Paulo soon

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With and without Neymar, Brazil had its worst performance under new coach Fernando Diniz

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Darwin Nunez and Nicolas de la Cruz scored to give Uruguay a 2-0 win

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