On the sidelines since his serious knee injury in October, Neymar is not expected to be restored for the Copa America.
Neymar must make up his mind. Seriously injured in the knee, the former Parisian will not be able to be at the next Copa America which is to be held next summer in the United States, according to Rodrigo Lasmar, the doctor of the Brazilian selection. The latter considers the deadline too short to allow the Seleçao playmaker to be restored.
Neymar was injured during Brazil’s defeat against Uruguay in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Victim of a ruptured cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee, the Brazilian had left the field in tears, evacuated on a stretcher, and was operated on a few days later. And for the Seleçao doctor, at least nine months will be necessary for Neymar to return to the field.
“He won’t have time, it’s too early. There’s no point in skipping steps to get it back on its feet before its time and take unnecessary risks.”the doctor told Radio 98 FM, adding: “We have to be patient. Talking about a return before nine months is early. » However, Dr Lesmar is confident about Neymar’s chances of regaining his level of play despite this new twist of fate. “We expect him to be fully recovered after this time, ready to return to high-level play, with good results, without any type of restriction”he said about the one who joined the Saudi club Al-Hilal last summer.
