Neymar is recuperating nicely from the knee surgical procedure carried out after his damage final month, in accordance with nationwide staff physician Rodrigo Lasmar, who talked about on Monday that there’s nonetheless no prediction for when the ahead will be capable to return to motion.
Neymar ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee on worldwide responsibility. He underwent surgical procedure earlier this month in a Belo Horizonte hospital.
The 31-year-old is responding “very well,” however the restoration shall be lengthy and he should deal with the method, Lasmar advised a news convention at Brazil’s coaching heart in Teresopolis.
“He’s shown from the first moment that he’s following what we’re proposing. He knows that it’s a process that he’s going to need all of us, physiotherapists, fitness trainers so that we can have Neymar (back) as soon as possible,” mentioned the physician.
Lasmar, who carried out the surgical procedure, mentioned it was not but doable to set a date for the Al-Hilal participant’s return.
“Injuries are individual. In general, there are associated injuries that can be just as important, such as a meniscus injury. All this makes the procedure more complex, with a slower recovery period. That’s why we don’t talk about a timescale,” he mentioned.
Neymar joined the Saudi Pro League in August for a reported 90 million euros ($96.28 million) however the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain ahead solely performed 5 video games as a result of he was fighting muscle accidents.
Brazil, who sit third within the South American World Cup qualifying standings with seven factors, face fifth-placed Colombia, with six factors, on Thursday. They host leaders Argentina, who’ve 12 factors, the next Tuesday.
Lasmar additionally mentioned goalkeeper Ederson had withdrawn from the squad resulting from an damage he sustained enjoying for Manchester City of their 4-4 draw at Chelsea within the Premier League on Sunday.
“He suffered trauma to his foot in the final minutes and was able to continue the match, but the pain became intense. The foot became swollen, making it difficult to walk,” Lasmar mentioned.
Athletico Paranaense keeper Bento has been referred to as as much as substitute him within the Brazil squad.
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