Neymar to Undergo Surgery After Suffering ACL, Meniscus Tears

Brazil’s Neymar Jr. will have to undergo surgery after getting injured during a game against Uruguay. Specifically, the Brazilian tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus. Both are in his left knee.

The announcement was made by Neymar’s current club, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal. The injury happened during the 44th minute of the game. The 31-year-old was in tears as he was stretchered off the pitch.

The latest injury comes just after he recovered from a serious ankle injury.

Neymar to Undergo Surgery

Al-Hilal’s tweet announcing the surgery also stated that the player will undergo treatment after the surgery. According to reports, he may have to wait for eight months before he can return to the pitch.

The medical tests “NEYMAR ” underwent, confirmed the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Meniscus tear injury in his knee, he will be going through surgery and then a treatment program that will be determined later..

Return Stronger @neymarjr 💙#AlHilal pic.twitter.com/5I3u7F7wQm

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) October 18, 2023

Should that be the case, Neymar may be able to play for his country once more in the Copa América. The Copa América will take place in the United States next year.

Neymar shared his thoughts on his injury via his personal Instagram account. According to ESPN’s translation of his post, he admitted that “It’s not easy to go through injury and surgery.”

“I know I’m strong, but this time, I’m going to need my family and friends even more,” he said in his post.

Brazil’s All-Time Record Scorer

Neymar’s latest injury is certainly a downer in what has been a remarkable year for the player.

Back in September, the 31-year-old made a high-profile move to Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He was with PSG for a total of six seasons. He made a total of 112 appearances for the French club and scored 82 goals.

Thus far, he has made three appearances for Al-Hilal prior to his ACL and meniscus tears. He has yet to score a goal for his new club.

Another milestone event that took place in September for the Brazilian is that he became his country’s all-time record top scorer. He has made 79 goals in 129 appearances. Because of this, he surpassed the previous record held by Pelé, who scored 77 international goals in his career.