Neymar complains about 'inhumane' conditions in Bolivia as Brazil stars need oxygen masks to recover from game
The five-time World Cup winners have already qualified for Russia next summer
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Your support makes all the difference.Neymar has complained about the “inhumane” conditions his Brazil side had to play in against Bolivia after they were left needing oxygen masks to recover following the game.
Brazil, who had already qualified for the World Cup in Russia next summer, were forced to settle for a point in La Paz, which is located 3,640m above sea level and considered one of the toughest away trips in world football because of the lack of oxygen.
The game finished goalless during the game on Thursday night and Neymar revealed just how tough the game was afterwards when he posted a picture to his Instagram account.
He wrote: “Inhumane to play in such conditions. Field, altitude ball… everything was bad! But we were happy for the performance of the team even in these conditions”.
Brazil manager Tite also highlighted the challenges faced at such an altitude following what was the penultimate game of the qualifying group.
He said: “Playing here is very difficult. Strategically, I was very happy. We were upright, offensive. I want to emphasise this great performance. Happy for performance and upset about the result.
“I have to praise our professionals for all the logistics of the medical department that gave all the support to make people feel the effects less.”
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