Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar undergoes ankle surgery
Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazil striker Neymar has had successful surgery on his right ankle, Ligue 1 officials announced.
Neymar, who has 13 goals and 11 assists in Ligue 1 this season, has not featured since last month’s 4-3 win over Lille, missing PSG’s last three games.
In a post on Instagram this week, Neymar vowed to “come back strong” following his injury.
“Neymar Jr. underwent successful surgery at the Aspetar Hospital in Doha later this morning…,” Paris Saint-Germain said in a statement.
The French champions did not provide a timetable for Neymar’s return, saying “the player will now follow rest and treatment protocols.” Earlier this week, PSG said the injury would keep the Brazil international out for the rest of the season.
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The 31-year-old suffered two prolonged absences with a fractured metatarsal ahead of PSG’s round of 16 against Real Madrid in 2019 and Manchester United the following year, with France eliminated from the Champions League in both games. occasion.
He was absent from PSG’s 2-0 win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday, which knocked them out of the Champions League.
PSG are eight points clear of second-placed Marseille Olimpico at the top of the league table. They next travel to 15th-placed Brest on Saturday.