NEYMAR will face around three months on the sidelines after his operation which will take place this Saturday, Brazil’s national team doctor has confirmed.
After suffering a fractured metatarsal during the 3-0 victory over Marseille, the world’s most expensive player opted to undergo an operation.
The decision meant he would certainly be out for the Champions League last-16 return against Real Madrid, but it appears he will now miss the majority of the remainder of the campaign.
He was pictured on a wheelchair as he prepared to board a flight to Rio de Janeiro — and Brazil doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed: “He will be out for around two-and-a-half and three months.
Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery hinted Samba star, 26, still had a ten per cent chance of being fit enough to face Los Blancos at the Parc des Princes.
The injury appears to have sparked a war between club and country, despite both playing it down.
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Neymar signed for £198million in the summer, and is been arguably their stand-out player this campaign — and will be a big miss against Real Madrid.
The reigning European champions won the first leg 3-1 with two late goals after coming from behind.
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So PSG know they must score a minimum of two goals to have any hope of reaching the quarter-finals.
Angel Di Maria is expected to replace the Brazilian in attack.
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