Leg injury forces Hulk off the pitch

Brazil starting striker Hulk left the team’s training session with an apparent muscle injury in his left leg on Sunday, two days before his side faces Mexico at the World Cup.

Hulk practised for less than 15 minutes when he felt something in his leg and left the field.

The forward was walking without a limp, but sat down on a bench and lowered his head in apparent dismay.

If Hulk can’t play, 21-yearold Shakhtar Donetsk striker Bernard would be his likely substitute.

BUDA MENDES/Getty Images It’s unclear whether Brazil’s Hulk will be available to play against Mexico on Tuesday.