Brazil’s Neymar substituted during the international friendly against Asian champions Qatar in Brasilia June 5, 2019. ― Reuters pic
PARIS, June 9 — Brazil striker Neymar is expected to be out of action for four weeks after picking up an ankle injury in a Copa America warm-up game this week, his club Paris St Germain said yesterday.
The 27-year-old Neymar was hurt in a 2-0 win over Qatar on Wednesday and was ruled out of the Copa America which starts on June 14 in Brazil.
“The two (club) doctors diagnosed a sprain of the lateral ligament of the right ankle without surgical indication, to be treated with conservative treatment,” PSG said in a statement.
“The Paris St Germain striker is expected to return on the field in four weeks time.”
Neymar has been accused by a woman of raping her at a Paris hotel last month, according to a police report.
He has denied the accusation which is being investigated by Sao Paulo police. — Reuters