NEYMAR was left temporarily injured by Brazil team-mate and Barcelona star Paulinho after a late training ground tackle.
The £198million Paris Saint-Germain star has linked up with fellow Samba stars at the Granja Comary sport complex in Teresopolis, about 90 km from Rio.
And while Neymar looked to be enjoying himself ahead of Thursday night’s clash with Bolivia, Chile fans might be hoping the problem flares up before he faces Alexis Sanchez and Co.
Neymar can be seen being treated by Canarinho doctors during the session.
And the forward, who has 52 goals in 79 caps, appeared in some discomfort as he adjusted the strapping on his toe.
Now a video has emerged that shows Paulinho catch the former Barca star on the foot.
But as Barca fans have shown their love for Paulinho’s tackle, Neymar was only sidelined for a few moments before returning to training.
Brazil have already qualified for Russia 2018 and Bolivia are out of the reckoning.
But Chile’s hopes hang by a thread, with Juan Antonio Pizzi’s side currently sixth in the Conmebol section.
Brazil are guaranteed to finish top of the group, with Uruguay ten points back on 27 points.
Colombia have 26, with Peru (24) in fourth and Argentina (24) occupying the fifth qualifying spot – which would see them go into a play-off with New Zealand.
Chile have 24 points and face Ecuador on Thursday ahead of a crucial clash with Brazil in Sao Paulo on October 10.
Brazil coach Tite named uncapped Gremio midfielder Arthur on Friday in his squad for the final two qualifiers.
Flamengo midfielder Diego earned a surprise recall as did 32-year old Diego Tardelli, who plays up front for Chinese club Shandong Luneng.
Tite also recalled Shakhtar midfielder Fred and Manchester City right back Danilo, who has played 15 times for Brazil but never in a competitive match.
The five-times World Cup winners have qualified for Russia and the two games are their last competitive matches before the tournament.
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