Neymar, who underwent cruciate ligament surgery, will likely not play in Copa America next year

Brazil national team doctor: “We can’t risk a quick recovery”

Brazilian soccer star Neymar (Al Hilal), who is recovering from cruciate ligament surgery, is unlikely to be able to play in the Copa America, the South American soccer championship held in the United States in June 2024.

Global sports media ESPN reported on the 20th (Korean time), “Brazil national soccer team doctor Rodrygo Lasmar said that Neymar will not be able to participate in the 2024 Copa America.”

Neymar suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee after colliding with his opponent during a South American qualifying match for the 2026 North and Central America World Cup between Brazil and Uruguay in Montevideo, Uruguay last October.

Neymar, who went straight to the operating table, was expected to return in the middle of next year, but it is known that it will be difficult to return to normal condition until the Copa America.

Lasmar, the attending physician, gave a negative answer through Brazilian media REDE 98, saying, “We cannot take risks for a quick recovery,” and “It is too early to participate in the Copa America.” 토토사이트