Paris Saint-Germain have provided an update on the ankle injury that Neymar Jr has suffered during their 4-3 win over LOSC Lille in Ligue 1 in their most recent fixture.
Neymar, who has been a key player for Paris Saint-Germain, suffered an ankle injury during their match against Lille after being on the receiving end of a challenge. The Brazilian superstar was then stretchered off the pitch.
Neymar’s ankle injury is a heavy blow for Paris Saint-Germain, who will face Bayern Munich in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 in the second week of March.
Neymar remains an injury doubt for Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League second-leg clash with Bayern Munich. PSG have now provided an update on Neymar’s fitness.
Neymar ankle injury: PSG confirms ligament damage
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In an update provided on their official website, Paris Saint-Germain said that tests have confirmed that Neymar has sprained his ankle, with some ligament damage.
“Additional tests today have confirmed that Neymar Jr has sprained his ankle, with some ligament damage. He will undergo further tests at the start of next week,” PSG said in a statement, providing an update on Neymar’s ankle injury.
The latest update on the ankle injury that Neymar has suffered is worrying for Paris Saint-Germain. He is now set for a spell on the sidelines. It remains to be seen how long he will be out of action.
Should Neymar become unavailable for selection for Paris Saint-Germain when they face Bayern Munich, it would be a big blow for the French heavyweights.
PSG had slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie. A goal from Kingsley Coman helped Bayern Munich inflict a defeat on PSG.
PSG will head into the second leg, which will take place at Bayern Munich’s home ground Allianz Arena, with a one-goal deficit. That match kicks off at 1:30 am Indian Standard Time on March 9.
PSG have two fixtures lined up before their match against Bayern Munich. They will take on Marseille in an away fixture in their next game. The defending Ligue 1 champions will then host Nantes in the French top flight. PSG will be aiming to win both fixtures and head into the game against Bayern in form.