forward Neymar reacts after being injured during the French L1
football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lyon (OL), on
December 13, 2020 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. (Photo
by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Neymar is “expected” to make his return from an ankle
injury next month, Paris Saint-Germain announced on
Saturday.
PSG coach Thomas Tuchel had said he was hoping Neymar might be
fit to play a part in Sunday’s clash with Ligue 1 leaders Lille,
but the Parisians said in a statement the Brazil attacker would be
out until the New Year.
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“There is some bruising to the bone and he continues to undergo
treatment at the training ground,” the French champions said in a
statement.
“He is expected to make his return in January.”
That would see the world’s most expensive player return
comfortably in time for PSG’s Champions League last-16 first leg
against Barcelona on February 16.
Neymar, who has scored nine goals this season, suffered a
sprained ankle after a challenge from Lyon midfielder Thiago Mendes
earlier this month.
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