Brazil’s soccer star Neymar will be out for a long time. As the Brazilian association announced on Wednesday, Neymar, who plays for al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, suffered a torn cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee in the World Cup qualifying game against Uruguay (0-2) on Tuesday. The 31-year-old striker and record goalscorer for the “Selecao” has to undergo an operation and is expected to be out for at least six months.
18.10.2023 23.02
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Shortly after conceding the first goal, Neymar sustained the serious injury before half-time when he landed incorrectly with his left leg after a running duel with Uruguay’s Nicolas De La Cruz. As he was driven off the pitch, Neymar hid his face with both hands and left the stadium in Montevideo on crutches.
CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues assured the “Selecao” number ten of his support: “Brazilian and world football need Neymar healthy and recovered, because football is happier when he is on the pitch,” said Rodrigues.
The medical tests “NEYMAR ” underwent, confirmed the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Meniscus tear injury in his knee, he will be going through surgery and then a treatment program that will be determined later..
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— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) October 18, 2023
Brazil was unable to turn the game around after Neymar was substituted. In the second game in a row, the five-time world champion was unsuccessful. Recently it was only enough for a 1-1 draw against Venezuela, and Neymar then had to put up with significant criticism for his performance. In the table they are third behind world champions Argentina and Uruguay in World Cup qualification. Thanks to Lionel Messi, the “Albiceleste” celebrated their fourth win in their fourth game. In the 2-0 win against Peru, Messi (32nd, 42nd) scored both goals.
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