Neymar in doubt for Brazil's World Cup semifinal against Germany
Neymar has been taken to hospital with a back injury sustained in Brazil's World Cup quarter-final win against Colombia, with coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admitting it "won't be easy" for him to recover in time to face Germany.
The hosts and tournament favourites set-up a semifinal clash with die Mannschaft by disposing of Colombia in an enthralling battle at the Estadio Castelao.
Thiago Silva bundled home early on before David Luiz struck a superb 35-yard free-kick, putting the Selecao out of sight despite James Rodriguez's penalty leading to a nervy final 10 minutes.
However, the joy of that 2-1 win was tinged with concern over the fitness of star man Neymar, who left the field on a stretcher in the closing stages.
The 22-year-old was in tears after taking a knee to the back from Juan Zuniga - an injury that may have ended his World Cup, with Scolari almost certain he will be unable to make Tuesday's semifinal.
Scolari says ''it will be very difficult for Neymar to play'' on Tuesday in Belo Horizonte.
