Neymar has suffered another major injury setback, as PSG announced the Brazilian superstar will require ankle surgery and will be sidelined 3-4 months.
With just about three months remaining in the season, the 31-year-old looks likely to be out for the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign.
Neymar suffered the injury in a win over Lille on February 19, as he was stretchered off midway through the first half.
“Neymar Jr has sustained a number of instances of instability in his right ankle in recent years,” read a PSG statement. “Following his latest sprain … the Paris Saint-Germain medical staff recommended a ligament repair operation to avoid a major risk of recurrence. All the experts consulted have confirmed this necessity.
“The surgery will be performed in the next few days at the ASPETAR hospital in Doha. It will take 3-4 months before he can return to training with the team.”
Neymar was in the midst of another standout campaign, with 18 goals and 17 assists in all competitions.
PSG currently leads Ligue 1 by eight points, and will face Bayern Munich on Wednesday in a Champions League last-16 second leg. The Bundesliga giants won the first leg 1-0 in Paris last month.
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