The verdict is in. And it is terrible for Neymar who was seriously injured with Brazil on Tuesday evening.
Neymar played his last match for the Seleçao on Tuesday for many months. Taken out on a stretcher during the Brazilians’ defeat in Uruguay (2-0), as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Auriverde wisp had confirmation this Wednesday that he was suffering from a very serious injury. A real disaster at this stage of his career, at 31 years old.
The Brazilian selection announced the news today: Neymar suffers from a ruptured cruciate ligament in his left knee, accompanied by a meniscus injury. “ He will undergo surgery and follow a treatment program to be determined later. », Confirms for its part the Saudi club Al-Hilal, which the star joined this summer from PSG, for a sum of between 90 and 100 million euros.
Barely back from injury
“ The Brazilian national team’s medical department, under the supervision of Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar, and Al Hilal are in constant contact and alignment on the player’s recovery », Specifies the Brazilian Football Federation this Wednesday evening. Neymar recently returned from a stubborn injury to his right ankle – an injury for which he was unable to escape surgery and which kept him away from the field for six months.
