Neymar ankle injury update: How long will the PSG star remain out of action? Will he undergo surgery?
Neymar Junior is set to be out of action and will undergo surgery due to the injury he suffered against LOSC Lille.
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Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain announced that Neymar will be undergoing surgery and is set to miss football action for the next three to four months. The 31-year-old suffered an injury against LOSC Lille in a league game on February 19. He had to be stretchered off as he tried to hold back his tears.
This means that the Brazilian may be out for the rest of the season which includes crunch Champions League game against Bayern Munich away on March 9. Bayern hosts PSG away in the Round of 16. In the reverse fixture, Bayern picked all three points from the Perc de Princes where they won 1-0 through a Kingsley Coman goal.
Neymar had a brilliant start to the season with 15 goals and 11 assists in just 26 games in all competitions. Apart from this, he has helped PSG extend their lead to 8 points at the top of Ligue 1.
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PSG’s Neymar Jr. linked to Premier League club
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly looks to bring Neymar Jr. to the Premier League with the Brazilian heavily linked to the London-based club. The Brazilian initially signed for a record €222 million back in 2017. His sudden transfer away from Barcelona was the most expensive football transfer of all time.
With struggles in form this season, Chelsea look to bring in necessary players to boost their lineup for next season. They have already made signings worth over 600 million dollars this season with RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku also set to join next season.
Neymar will receive a €60 million price tag upon him as his contract with PSG expires in 2025. Neymar’s injury record will also contribute to the doubts to any potential suitor. People close to the matter have also expressed doubts about his ability to keep up in the Premier League. Neymar is one of the most fouled players in the world and in England, tackles fly in from all corners. Will Neymar get over his injury woes and finally shine as a player this season?
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