Neymar ruled out for rest of season in huge blow to PSG with Brazilian needing ligament repair surgery
NEYMAR has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury.
The PSG star will need surgery on the blow he suffered in the Ligue 1 fixture against Lille in February.
Neymar was stretchered off in tears following the injury.
The Brazilian is expected to be out of action for at least the next three months as he recovers.
Neymar’s operation will take place in Doha, Qatar this week.
PSG released a statement saying: “Neymar Jr has had several episodes of right ankle instability in recent years.
“Following his last sprain contracted on February 20, the medical staff of Paris Saint-Germain recommended a ligament repair operation in order to avoid a major risk of recurrence.
“All of the experts consulted confirmed this need.
“This surgery will be performed in the coming days at ASPETAR Hospital in Doha.
“A delay of three to four months is expected before his return to collective training.”
It is a major blow to the French giants, who will now have to find their way without him in the Champions League.
The club are set to take on Bayern Munich on Wednesday, having lost the first leg 1-0.
Domestically, PSG are top of Ligue 1, eight points ahead of second-placed Marseille.