Following a successful knee surgery on Thursday, Neymar anticipates a ten-month absence from the football field.
The setback occurred merely two months after Neymar inked a lucrative £2.5 million-per-week contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. The Brazilian international’s tenure with Al-Hilal has been brief, with just a handful of appearances under his belt. He managed to score a single goal and provide three assists in five games.
During a recent World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, Neymar sustained injuries to his meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament. As a result, The Sun has reported that he will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
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Neymar shared a video from his hospital bed on Instagram, depicting medical professionals examining his leg. He also posted a photo of himself taking a FaceTime nap in bed, along with a caption expressing gratitude for the successful surgery and his determination for a strong and patient recovery.
Despite the domestic campaign being out of reach, Brazil remains hopeful that Neymar will regain fitness in time for the Copa America next summer.