Back to Granja Comary, Neymar Cries While Talking About His Injury; the Striker Says He Could Be in Wheelchair

07/11/2014 - 09h08

Neymar returned to Granja Comary yesterday (10).

The playmaker who injured the third vertebra cried when he talked about it. "If it were two inches deeper, I could be in a wheelchair now", he said.

The attacker said he does not accept the episode that caused his injury, but said he would excuse Zúñiga for been kneed.

They might meet on September 5 when Brazil's national team will play its first friendly match after the World Cup against Colombia, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, USA.

Wearing an official jersey autographed by all players, Neymar stated that his concussion and the embarrassment at Mineirão were the worst moments of his life.

He was more honest than Luiz Felipe Scolari in examining the 7-1 rout. He also highlighted the squad did not show a "national team" level at this World Cup. The No.10 striker said he will root for Messi and Mascherano in the final, but admitted he will not do the same for Argentina.

Injury and 7-1
Within a week, Neymar suffered the worst injury of his life and watched the national team's worst result in a World Cup. "These were the worst weeks of my life. If I had to imagine something bad, it wouldn't be that. It's going to be a learning experience. We question the reason behind this."

The injury
The No.10 said he could not defend himself from the tackle that caused the injury and he does not accept it.
"I disagree with it, I don't accept it. I won't say he was disloyal; that he did it on purpose because I cannot be sure. Everyone who understands football knows it was not a normal move. When you want to get a foul to interrupt the counterattack, you hold, you push. The way he came and the way the ball was coming, it was an unusual move in the game. When it's in front of me and I can use my peripheral vision, I can defend myself. From behind, I cannot."

Zúñiga apologies
Even without accepting the situation, Neymar said he would forgive the Colombian. "Yes, I would. I have no hard feelings; anger. He even called the next day, saying he didn't want to hurt me, that he was sorry. I wish God bless him and he is successful in his career. "

Embarrassment against Germany
Neymar said he cannot explain the thrashing by Germany. "It was unbelievable, inexplicable. Our team had a blackout. It was hard to reverse it, but there is no 'if'. It's very easy to talk after things have already happened. I've been there and I know how it's like to have a blackout on the pitch. You can't do anything. You hope to react fast. I didn't come here to explain what happened during the match. I asked and they cannot explain it."

Argentina vs Germany
Neymar said he will root for his Barcelona teammates, but he admitted he will not celebrate with the Argentines. "Messi deserves to be champion for his football, for his history of conquering almost everything. I'm rooting for him because he's my friend, a mate."

Agent vs Scolari
Neymar's agent Wagner Ribeiro cursed Scolari and said the coach does give the team a tactical standard. The attacker disagreed with it. "There are two guys who are responsible for what I speak: my father and I and everything we talk we will take over and explain to you. Wagner has to answer for his acts and for what comes out of his mouth. I disagree with it and I don't accept it. If I see him today [Thursday] I'll tell him off because I do not accept it."

Translated by JULIANA CALDERARI

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	Neymar cries while talking about his injury and says he could be in wheelchair