Brazilian star, Neymar Jr would refrain from representing club and country for a long while after tearing his ACL in Brazil’s match against Uruguay.
According to the Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF), he would undergo surgery.
The CBF’s medical staff thinks Neymar could play again in eight months and be back in time for the Copa América, which will take place in the United States next summer.
“Striker Neymar Jr. of the Brazilian team and Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, underwent clinical and imaging tests this Wednesday, which confirmed the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee,” Brazil’s Football Confederation said in a statement.
“The striker will undergo a surgical procedure, on a date yet to be defined, to correct the injuries.
“The Brazilian National Team’s medical department, under the supervision of Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar, and Al Hilal, are in permanent contact and aligned in the player’s recovery.”
Neymar was obviously not happy about the new development.
“It’s a very sad moment, the worst,” Neymar wrote. “I know I’m strong but this time I’m going to need my family and friends even more. It’s not easy to go through injury and surgery. Imagine going through it all again after 4 months of recovery.”
The Brazillian 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.
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.
Brazil, who are third in South American World Cup qualifying, play at Colombia and home to Argentina in next month’s qualifiers.
