By Miguel Rapetti
01 Nov 2023, 18:04 PM EDT
The Brazilian winger of Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, Neymar Jr. will finally undergo surgery to correct the rupture of the ligaments and meniscus that he suffered during a match against Uruguay in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with Brazil.
Almost 15 days after the tragic injury, it will be this Thursday when Neymar enters the operating room, according to the Brazilian Football Confederation in a statement posted on social networks.
The Carioca star will be housed in a clinic in Belo Horizonte and it is expected that the operation will be carried out by the team’s doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar.
The importance of the surgical intervention is that with it it will be known how long Neymar Jr. will be off the pitch, something that has been a source of speculation since the unfortunate move.
Not only Al-Hilal would be interested in knowing the player’s absence time but also Brazil, which in 2024 will face the Copa América in the United States.
If the skilled dribbler has a time of less than eight months, he could reach the American competition, although he would do so without the rhythm of the game, something that could condition his call-up by Fernando Diniz.
Otherwise Neymar could be back for the start of the new Saudi League season, which is expected to start in August 2024.
The injury will be handled very cautiously and without forcing his return at any time, taking into account the long history of injuries that the former PSG and FC Barcelona player has suffered.
In the past, Neymar Jr. has missed up to more than 400 days of action due to various injuries since 2020, among which ankle and muscle injuries stood out, and he was widely criticized on social networks because “coincidentally” many of his ailments coincided with Neymar’s birthday. his sister in Rio de Janeiro and was often seen at parties in Brazil during his recovery time.