Neymar’s Injury Update: Will the PSG star miss champions league clash against Bayern Munich after getting stretchered off?

Neymar Jr. was seen in utmost pain after injuring his right ankle against league rivals LOSC Lille on Sunday. The Brazilian winger was forced out of action in the early minutes of the second half. French champions Paris Saint-Germain will surely be annoyed after the winger was carried off on a stretcher a few days before they face Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.

The 31-year-old would be frustrated after facing a consistent amount of injuries throughout his career. Neymar Jr. scored PSG’s second goal in the first half. He looked dangerous whenever he received possession, and even set up Kylian Mbappe for the opening goal. Unfortunately, the left winger fell awkwardly on his face, twisting his right knee in the process.

French sensation Kylian Mbappe supported his teammate after the game and wished him a speedy recovery. “I hope Neymar’s injury is not serious, I hope he returns soon,” Mbappe told Prime Video Sports after the match. PSG manager Christopher Galtier also confirmed that there haven’t been any further updates on the Brazilian’s condition. It could be anything, from a minor sprain to a broken ligament.

Despite Neymar’s injury, a mighty Kylian Mbappe brace, and a late Lionel Messi freekick helped PSG seize all three points against Lille. Paulo Fonseca’s side stunned the French champions as they scored three goals after falling back 2-0 in the first half of the game. In the end, PSG’s quality attack helped the club extend its lead by seven points.

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What is Neymar Jr.’s injury? Is he going to play against Bayern Munich?

Paris Saint-Germain has been in shaky form recently, as they won their first match in their last four games. Despite picking all three points, they suffered a heavy loss, as Neymar Jr. was carried off on a stretcher. The PSG camp has not revealed the extent of this injury yet, as the player is still undergoing medical tests.

Although, reports from Le Parisien suggest that the player is expected to be out for at least a few weeks. This means that Neymar Jr. is set to miss the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 against the Bavarians. He will also miss PSG’s Ligue 1 game against Marseille this week. Generally, if a player suffers from a ligament injury, he/she is expected to recover in at least 4-6 weeks.

Neymar Jr.s previous injuries at PSG

The 31-year-old winger has been ridden with injuries during his career. Though, his injury time has subsequently increased since his arrival at Parc des Princes. Neymar Jr. has suffered over 26 injuries since joining the French champions in 2017.

The player has gone through everything. Ankle Injuries, adductor problems, a bruised rib, hamstring injuries, ligament damage, thigh problems, and so on. The list doesn’t stop. According to reports from the transfer market, Neymar Jr. has missed over 104 matches since joining PSG.

Although it is quite usual for footballers to take a knock, things have been quite extra on the Brazilian. Many would argue that the veteran footballer failed to reach the level that he could have if it wasn’t for his consistent injuries.

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