Neymar sidelined for ten months after a successful knee surgery
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Neymar injury rules him out of the season || Credit: Imago and Instagram

Neymar sidelined for ten months after a successful knee surgery

Stephen Oladehinde 11:41 - 03.11.2023

Following a successful knee surgery on Thursday, Neymar is expected to miss ten months of football action.

Neymar’s injury happened barely two months after he agreed to a £2.5 million-per-week contract with Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian team.

The Brazilian international has played just a few games for his new team Al-Hilal, scoring only one goal and providing three assists in five games.

In last month's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, the Brazilian sustained meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Neymar, Al Hilal midfielder || Credit: Imago
Neymar, Al Hilal midfielder || Credit: Imago

Neymar's injury

After undergoing surgery to address the ailment, the Sun has reported that Neymar will miss the rest of the season.

Neymar was seen in a video posted on Instagram from his hospital bed while medical professionals examined his leg.

In addition, he uploaded a photo of himself taking a FaceTime nap in bed. He captioned the picture saying, "Thank you, Lord! Everything is alright… now, strength and patience in recovery 🙌🏽."

Neymar thanked the lord for having a successful surgery and looking forward to strength and patient recovery.

Neymar's surgery successful || Credit: Neymar/Instagram
Neymar's surgery successful || Credit: Neymar/Instagram

Brazil is still optimistic that he will be fit for the Copa America next summer, even if he will miss the remainder of the domestic campaign.