Front Neymar injured his anterior cruciate ligamentThe Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and Al Hilal reported this on Wednesday. Number 10 of the Brazilian team He left the field in the 2-0 defeat against Uruguay A serious injury was suspected from the first moment after he suffered a severe sprain in his left knee.
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“During medical examinations, it was determined that Neymar Jr. had a tear in his cruciate ligament and cartilage. You will then be taken into surgery and a post-operative treatment program will be determined.“Al Hilal initially stated on its social networks.
“The attacker will undergo a surgical procedure at a yet to be determined date to repair his injuries. The medical department of the Brazilian National Team is in constant contact and harmony under the supervision of Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar and Al Hilal. The athlete is in recovery”, the CBF confirmed in an official statement .
Additionally, the Brazilian team released a more detailed medical report mentioning the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus tear. Neymar will have surgery He misses the rest of the season in the Saudi Arabian league.
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“Forward Neymar Jr. of the Brazilian team and Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia underwent clinical and imaging tests, which confirmed the tears of the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee this Wednesday (18th). Tuesday night, the 17th ). Neymar sprained his knee in the Brazilian team’s match against Uruguay. “In Montevideo for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.”
Although a return plan has not been announced, it is estimated that the Al Hilal forward will have a recovery period of eight to ten months due to the complexity of such injuries.
The 31-year-old star had to leave the field on a stretcher in the match against Uruguay. Neymar left crying After tripping and falling while tackling Nicolás de la Cruz for the ball In the 46th minute of the first half.
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Doctors from the Brazilian team immediately entered the field, the game was stopped and the player who left the car crying had to be replaced. At that point in the game, Brazil were losing to the Uruguayans thanks to a goal from Darwin Núñez.
Due to the seriousness of his injury, Neymar will play in the match on Thursday, November 16, when Brazil will visit the Colombian National Team in the 2026 World Cup South American qualifying round.
The recovery period for the injury will be long and the Brazilian player will be able to return to the field in July 2024.
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With information from O Globo (GDA)
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