PSG: Neymar undergoes ankle surgery in Doha

PARIS (AP) — Neymar underwent season-ending surgical procedure on his broken proper ankle on Friday, Paris Saint-Germain stated.

The 31-year-old Brazil ahead “was successfully operated on late this morning at the Aspetar Hospital in Doha,” the Qatari-backed membership stated in a press release.

Neymar is anticipated to be sidelined for as much as 4 months.

“The player will now follow a protocol of rest and treatment,” PSG stated.

Neymar was injured on Feb. 19 in a 4-3 win over Lille. He additionally injured his proper ankle in Brazil’s opening match ultimately yr’s World Cup in Qatar, however the ahead was capable of return later within the event.

The Brazilian has been sidelined by foot, groin, rib and ankle accidents since becoming a member of PSG for a file 222 million euros (then $262 million) from Barcelona in 2017.