PARIS, June 9, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Neymar is expected to be sidelined for four
weeks by the ankle injury that has ruled him out of the Copa America with
Brazil, his club Paris Saint-Germain said Saturday.
Two club doctors diagnosed his injury as a “sprain of the lateral ligament”
in his right ankle, adding he would not require surgery and would instead
receive “conservative treatment”.
Neymar was ruled out of the Copa America after hurting himself during the
2-0 win over Qatar in a friendly on Wednesday, capping a nightmare year for
the world’s most expensive player who faces accusations of rape which he
strongly denies.
A distraught-looking Neymar covered his face with his hands as he sat on
the bench after hobbling from the field in the 20th minute.
His place in the Brazil squad will be taken by Chelsea’s Willian.
The four-week timeline for Neymar’s recovery would see him return in time
for the start of the new French season, which begins over the weekend of
August 10-11.