Brazil is rocked by an injury crisis with Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles both OUT of the World Cup

Brazil are facing an injury crisis heading into the knockout rounds after Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles both suffered injuries in their defeat to Cameroon that ruled them out of the World Cup.

The pair reported knee problems after the match and scans have confirmed that neither man will be able to take any further part in the tournament, as reported by the Brazilian outlet. Globo Esporte.

Jesus’ injury is believed to be minor, although he is expected to miss around a month’s worth of action, ruling him out of Arsenal’s first games when the Premier League resumes on Boxing Day.

Alex Telles has been ruled out of the World Cup after being knocked out with a knee problem on Friday

Telles’ setback is considered a bigger one and may require surgery.

Despite Friday’s 1-0 loss, Brazil still leads group G and will meet South Korea on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.

Much of the injury focus has been around Neymar, who has missed the last two matches with ankle ligament damage.

According to Globo Esporte, it remains unclear whether he will be able to play against South Korea, as the Brazilian Football Federation refuses to reveal too much about his condition.

Still, it’s at left-back that Tite could get his biggest selection headache, just as he could be without a recognized full-back on that side.

Telles is now out and Alex Sandro missed the game against Cameroon, but Brazil expects him to recover from his hip problem to play.

Brazil are hopeful that Alex Sandro will recover from his hip problem to play in the last 16

Brazil are also counting on Danilo to return to the squad after showing better improvements in recent days and returning to intense training with the ball.

The Juventus defender has missed Brazil’s last two matches but looks poised to win his race to be fit for the game against South Korea.

Brazilian doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said: ‘Danilo is showing a very positive and satisfying evolution. He did intensive work on the field, already with the ball, in a very positive functional adjustment.

“It is expected that he will do the training normally with the group, we will see how he will feel. It is going well, the expectation is that he will be available in the next game.’

Neymar has missed Brazil’s last two matches with an ankle ligament and may not return