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Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Neymar underwent surgery on Thursday to repair ACL and meniscus injuries in his left knee that he sustained against Uruguay in October.
No recovery estimate was given, but sources told ESPN last month that CBF’s medical staff estimates he could be back for the Copa América.
Neymar’s father also posted a short video on his Instagram feed with a prayer and images of Neymar.
Neymar tripped and fell during a run in the 44th minute of Brazil’s 2-0 loss at the Centenario Stadium and was immediately surrounded by players from both teams as he held his left knee.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward was carried off on a stretcher as he held his hands to his face, while teammate Richarlison replaced him.
Neymar, who is Brazil’s all-time men’s top scorer with 79 goals in 129 appearances, recently recovered from a serious right ankle injury. After De la Cruz made sure of Uruguay’s win, Neymar was reportedly seen leaving the stadium on crutches.
“The striker will undergo surgery, on a date yet to be set, to correct the injuries,” the Brazilian FA (CBF) said in a statement.
“The medical department of the Brazilian national team … and Al Hilal are in constant contact and are aligned in the athlete’s recovery.”
Neymar’s career has been plagued with injuries. He spent three lengthy spells on the sidelines with his former club Paris St Germain after sustaining right foot injuries.
In the 2014 World Cup, he suffered a back injury in the quarter-final victory over Colombia, ruling him out of the 7-1 semi-final defeat by Germany. Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar, surgeon for the Brazil national team as well as Atlético-MG, did the surgery in Belo Horizonte. No recovery estimate was given on Thursday, but sources told ESPN last month that CBF’s medical staff estimates he could be back in time for the Copa América, which will be contested in the United States next summer.
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