In a note, Paris Saint-Germain explained that the medical team recommended the operation to prevent the striker from suffering injuries with certain recurrence.
O Paris Saint Germain informed on the afternoon of this Monday, 6th, that Neymar will need to undergo a surgical procedure to treat a torn ligament in his right ankle. In a note, PSG explained that the medical team recommended the operation to avoid bruises with certain recurrence – the number 10 had already injured the region during the campaign. 2022 World Cup, at the end of last year. According to the statement, the option was a consensus among all the experts consulted. The surgery will be performed in the coming days at the Aspetar Hospital in Doha, Qatar. With the decision, the star will be out of action for 3 to 4 months, missing the remainder of the European season. In addition to leading the French Championship and being alive in the quest for the 11th trophy, the Parisian team continues to dream of the Cup of Champions League. After being defeated by Bayern Munich in the middle of the Parc des Princes, the Christophe Galtier need a victory over the Bavarians this Tuesday, 7, in Germany, to stay alive in the tournament.
Neymar suffered the injury in PSG’s victory over Lille, at Parque dos Príncipes, on February 19, in the national league. At the time, the attacker sprained his right ankle and fell to the lawn in great pain. During medical care, the Brazilian showed disappointment and even cried in front of his teammates. Without playing conditions, the number 10 had to be removed from the field with the aid of a stretcher. Last week, Galtier had already informed that he would be a casualty in the duel against Bayern. In addition, the interim coach of the Brazilian national team, ramon menezes, left the star out of the squad for the friendly against Morocco, scheduled for March 25. In this way, he ends the 2022/23 season with 29 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain, contributing 18 goals and 17 assists.
