This Wednesday, 18th, the CBF issued an official statement and confirmed rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in Neymar’s left knee, which will only return in 2024
Last Tuesday, 17th, Neymar left the lawn Monumental Stadium, in Montevideo, injured. After a clash with the opponent, the number 10 of the Brazilian Team He left the match crying, with the help of a stretcher. So, this Wednesday, the 18th, the CBF issued an official statement confirming a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee.
Therefore, the expectation is that Neymar will be away from the field for at least nine months. Due to the meniscus problem, recovery may be even slower, but no deadline has been determined by the professionals who are taking care of the athlete at the moment. According to the CBF note, Rodrigo Lasmardoctor for the Brazilian team, is working together with the team’s medical department Al Hilal.
The number 10 will have to undergo a surgical procedure, which has not yet been determined. Therefore, the striker is unlikely to be fit in June of next year, when Brazil begins its journey in the Copa America.
Source: sportbuzz
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