Neymar: PSG star set for 'further tests' on ankle ligament damage, big doubt for Bayern Munich clash

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Neymar sprained his ankle and suffered ligament damage in their dramatic 4-3 victory over Lille on Sunday. The French champions confirmed the news in a statement after the Brazilian went down after a challenge from Benjamin Andre.

Ad Neymar went over on his ankle following a tackle by the Lille captain and was subsequently stretchered off the pitch at the Parc des Princes. Ligue 1PSG ready to re-hire Tuchel, Benitez on West Ham standby — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 23:02 PSG said in their statement: “Additional tests today have confirmed that Neymar Jr has sprained his ankle, with some ligament damage.

“He will undergo further tests at the start of next week.” The 31-year-old has had several different ankle injuries since the 2013/14 season, and his future in the French capital remains in doubt. Gerrard considered for shock return to management with PSG — Paper Round 'That can't happen' — Klopp calls on Liverpool players to 'learn from this game' Benzema, Vinicius star as Liverpool are thumped at Anfield in last-16 first leg He is under contract at the club until 2027, and has been linked with moves away to a number of clubs that include Newcastle and Chelsea.

PSG have been in faltering form since the turn of the year, with that 4-3 win over Lille on Sunday ending a run of three consecutive defeats in all competitions. Among those losses included a 2-1 defeat to Marseille in the French Cup, while the Ligue 1 title race is proving to be far from a formality, with Christophe Galtier’s side sitting only five points clear at the top of the table.

They also face an uphill task to reach the Champions League quarter-finals following a 1-0 first-leg defeat at home to Bayern Munich. Galtier’s