PSG was aware of Neymar needing an ankle operation when he joined

PSG was aware of Neymar’s need for an ankle operation and must have operated it earlier. However, he being their record signee, the club stepped back and did nothing. The Brazilian star was ruled out for the remaining season after going through ankle surgery. 

PSG had an initial idea about Neymar’s ankle operation need, but did nothing say reports

The PSG star has been through many injuries in this campaign and is now ready for another long spell on the sidelines. According to French reports L’Equipe, PSG found an issue with Neymer’s ankle in his medical examination when he joined the club in 2017 but decided not to move forward with it right at the moment. 

The report further added, ‘many orthopaedic specialists’ think that the decision has resulted in the series of problems he had been through since then. 

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The 31-year-old Brazilian star twisted his right ankle on February 19 against Lille, experiencing ligament damage within three months of the injury he had suffered with Brazil against Serbia at the Qatar World Cup in November. 

What did the club say?

PSG said in a statement,  

“Neymar has had several instances of right ankle instability in recent years. Following his last sprain on February 19, the medical staff of Paris Saint-Germain recommended a ligament repair operation in order to avoid a major risk of recurrence. 

All the experts consulted confirmed this need. This surgery will be performed in the coming days at Aspetar Hospital in Doha. A period of three to four months is expected before his return to collective training.” 

Seemingly, Neymar would like to stay in Paris and return with full strength from his injury through club chief Campos would reportedly desire to let him go this summer.

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