Brazil striker Neymar and social media memes go hand-in-hand. In one famous meme released not too long ago, the star forward is seen dramatically rolling over, probably a 100 times after a tackle in an international game. However, injuries and Neymar also go hand-in-hand and the reason for this are his sublime skills that force opposition defenders to take him down by hook or by crook. 

That’s exactly what happened during Brazil’s 2-0 Group G opening win against Serbia at Lusail Stadium on Thursday night. Ardent Brazil fans would have lost sleep on Thursday night, after their hero came off the pitch with 11 minutes remaining, following a harsh tackle—the ninth on him in the game—by Serbia’s Nikola Milenkovic.