2023-11-02 21:19:56
Brazilian playmaker Neymar underwent “successful” surgery for a torn cruciate ligament and a meniscus in his left knee in Belo Horizonte. “The operation was a success. We are very satisfied with the result,” Rodrigo Lasmar, the surgeon who carried out the operation, told the press.
“He underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and both meniscus injuries were repaired“added the surgeon. The 31-year-old star will remain hospitalized.”for 24 to 48 hours depending on clinical evolution“.
Unavailability of several months
The unavailability of the striker recently recruited by the Saudi club Al-Hilal was not specified, but long months of rehabilitation are generally necessary to play again after such an injury.
The Seleçao star was injured on October 17 during the defeat (2-0) against Uruguay in Montevideo in a qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. He was evacuated on a stretcher, in tears.
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