Neymar was stretchered out of Brazil’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay just before halftime. Right before halftime, the offensive midfielder planted his foot awkwardly while battling for the ball and collapsed to the ground clutching his left knee.
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The Brazilian, Neymar Jr. went down holding his leg after awkwardly planting his foot while contesting a ball right before halftime. Neymar Jr was carried off the pitch and looked distraught as he left the game.
As he walked off the field and towards the locker room, the Al-Hilal SFC player was seen to be in tears. Later video showed Neymar being led out of the stadium while unable to bear weight on his left leg.
The possible extent and the specific area of his injury are still unknown. Neymar has recently returned from a long-term injury sustained in March. He was out for five months after undergoing surgery to repair ankle ligaments.
The footballer had recently returned to the pitch after being injured when he travelled to Saudi Arabia. This was Neymar’s first Brazil call-up since the spring.
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His injury history does not inspire confidence that the player will be able to play again very soon, thus this latest setback raises serious concerns in the Canarinha. For the second game in a row, the Selecao was defeated 2-0. The extent of Neymar’s injury is yet unknown at this time.
This most recent setback may seriously jeopardise the Brazilian’s ability to compete at the highest level given his advanced age and physical issues. The degree of the injury has not yet been disclosed by the team’s medical staff.
When Neymar Jr is on song, he is a beast and is a joy to watch. But now, with another injury to a long list of injuries, it seems hard to know if he will be back at his best again. This injury does seem like a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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