Brazilian star Neymar is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after tests confirmed he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee during his country's World Cup qualifying loss to Uruguay on Tuesday, Brazil's Football Confederation announced Wednesday.
The 31-year-old will undergo surgery on a date to be confirmed. He will be out of action for several months. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) «Striker Neymar Jr.
of the Brazilian team and Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, underwent clinical and imaging tests this Wednesday, which confirmed the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee,» Brazil's Football Confederation said in a statement. «The striker will undergo a surgical procedure, on a date yet to be defined, to correct the injuries.
The Brazilian National Team's medical department, under the supervision of Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar, and Al Hilal, are in permanent contact and aligned in the player's recovery.» Al Hilal sent well-wishes to Neymar and posted a photograph on social media of the Brazil star as he was taken away from the pitch with the message, «Get well soon.» Neymar tripped and fell during a run in the 44th minute of Brazil's 2-0 loss at the Centenario Stadium and was immediately surrounded by players from both teams as he held his left knee.