Neymar has ACL surgical procedure in Brazil, restoration anticipated between 6 months to 1 12 months

SAO PAULO — Brazil ahead Neymar went via ACL and meniscus surgical procedure on Thursday at a hospital within the metropolis of Belo Horizonte, native media reported.

The process was carried out by nationwide staff physician Rodrigo Lasmar.

Neymar‘s surgery took four hours, according to website Globo Esporte. The 31-year-old, who is expected to be discharged from the Mater Dei hospital on Saturday, injured his left knee in the first half of Brazil’s 2-0 loss to Uruguay on Oct. 17 in a World Cup qualifying match.

The restoration is anticipated to take between six and 12 months. He is more likely to miss the subsequent Copa America, which will likely be performed within the United States in June.

Earlier on Thursday, Neymar posted an image of his two youngsters on Instagram with the message: “It is all going to work out fine.” Late on Wednesday, Neymar additionally used his social media channels to point out him on the hospital.

Brazil’s all-time main scorer was on crutches as he left Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. He had clutched his leg in seen ache and was then carted off the sphere.

Neymar broke Pele’s Brazil scoring file final month along with his 78th purpose for his nation in a World Cup qualifying match in opposition to Bolivia. He added his 79th in the identical sport, which resulted in a 5-1 win.

Neymar moved to Saudi Arabia from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal value a reported 90 million euros ($98 million).