Neymar has 'ligament damage' in injured ankle: PSG

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
22 Feb 16:55

PSG say a scan had shown no fracture in Neymar's ligament.

PSG star Neymar at Parc des Princes, Paris, Feb. 14, 2023 (REUTERS)

Brazil forward Neymar has suffered ligament damage to his injured ankle, Paris Saint-Germain pointed out on Tuesday, two weeks before the French club's Champions League match with Bayern Munich.

Neymar, 31, was taken off on a stretcher with an ankle injury in the second half of PSG's win 4-3 Ligue 1 win over Lille on Sunday.

"New examinations taken today confirm a sprained ankle for Neymar with ligament damage," PSG said in a statement.

The club confirmed after the victory that a scan had shown no fracture, but said further tests would need to be carried out on the damage to the ligaments in the coming days.

Neymar's injury immediately built fears he could miss the return leg with Bayern on March 8.

The French champions will head to Germany looking to overturn a 1-0 loss from the first leg.