Brazil international Neymar Jr. has been a revolution among soccer fans over the years. His speed and unique dribbling skills make him different from other players. The 31-year-old made his international debut for his country in 2010.
Neymar Jr. has represented Brazil in a total of 128 matches so far. The winger has scored 79 goals for his country on the international stage till now. The 31-year-old had earlier played for teams in Brazil’s youth set-up. He represented Brazil under-17 and under-21 teams.
On the club career font, the Brazil international recently signed for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in August 2023. Neymar has played five matches for the club so far and has one goal and three assists to his name for the Saudi-based side. His current contract at the club expands till June 2025.
As per the reports, the Saudi club Al-Hilal has recently declared that the winger went on to tear his ACL along with his meniscus in one of Brazil’s World Cup qualifier matches against Uruguay. Further reports suggest that the player will have to go through surgery after the devastating injury.
🚨🇧🇷 Al Hilal announce Neymar tore his ACL and his meniscus in Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.
Wishing speedy recovery ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/qZnG5WOyVG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 18, 2023
Fans around the world have reacted with their opinions regarding the injury to Brazil’s international. One fan stated – “It’s actually over…”. Another follower commented – “Surely this is it, isn’t it?”. Another one chipped in and said – “Neymar SHOULD RETIRE. This is heartbreaking”.
🚨🇧🇷 Al Hilal announce Neymar tore his ACL and his meniscus in Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.
Wishing speedy recovery ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/qZnG5WOyVG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 18, 2023
It can be inferred that most of the reactions from the fans point towards the death of the player’s career, keeping in mind his previous injury history, and the early impressions of this injury. However, any further information regarding the extent of his latest injury could only be termed after the surgery.
Brazil lost the qualifier match against Uruguay by 2-0. The country currently sits in the third spot in their respective World Cup qualification table. They have won two out of their four matches, having lost one and drawn one. They are set to face Colombia and Argentina in the next month of November 2023, in their upcoming qualifier matches.
Neymar Jr. on his injury
The Brazilian earlier underwent ankle surgery in the season 2022-2023. He was out of the on-field action for a period of about four months. The Brazil number ten missed around 15 matches with his former club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) pertaining to his recovery period.
Regarding his recent injury, the Brazilian had stated – “It’s a very sad moment, the worst”. The Al-Hilal star further inflicted that he will need the brace of his family and friends to get through it.
He expressed the difficulty of going through an injury and surgery. The number ten stated – “Imagine going through it all again after four months of recovery”.
The player also went through muscle problems in the current 2023/2024 season. The 31-year-old missed the on-field action for one month from 4th August to 3rd September 2023 because of the issue. It can be said that the injury worries have always halted Neymar’s career. His fans would want him to recover fully and quickly from his recent ACL and meniscus injury woes.
