According to nationwide crew physician Rodrigo Lasmar Tuesday, Neymar, the ahead for Brazil, won’t be able to recuperate in time from knee surgical procedure to take part in subsequent yr’s Copa America.
The prime scorer for Brazil underwent surgical procedure final month after struggling a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee throughout worldwide obligation in October.
Lasmar, who performed the surgical procedure, acknowledged that the 31-year-old is just not anticipated to be match till August.
The medical crew doesn’t plan to take shortcuts within the restoration course of, ruling out his participation within the June 20-July 14 match within the United States.
“There won’t be time; it’s too early. There’s no point skipping steps to recover sooner and taking unnecessary risks,” Lasmar advised Brazilian radio station Radio 98 FM.
“We expect that he will be ready to return at the start of the 2024 season in Europe, which is in August. We need to be patient. Talking about a return before nine months is premature.”
“It is very important to allow the body the time it takes to build that ligament. The expectation is that after this time, he will have recovered at a high level.”
Neymar joined the Saudi Pro League aspect Al-Hilal in August, however the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain ahead performed solely 5 video games as he struggled with muscle accidents.
Brazil has been drawn into Group D for the Copa America, alongside Colombia, Paraguay and a CONCACAF qualifier.
Source: www.dailysabah.com