Paris Saint-Germain announced in a statement on Monday that Neymar, who has injured his right ankle, will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the season.

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Neymar will undergo surgery and will not play again this season

Knocked on the ankle and substituted during the match Parisien won against Lille on February 19, Neymar was initially diagnosed with a sprained ligament, then a thorough examination revealed ligament damage, writes L’Equipe.

The club from the French capital announced in a statement what will happen to the Brazilian star in the next period.

“Neymar has had several problems with his right ankle in recent years. Following the sprain sustained in February, PSG’s medical staff recommended surgery to repair the ligament to avoid a significant risk of recurrence.

All experts consulted confirmed this need. The operation will take place in the coming days in Doha, and a break of 3-4 months is expected before his return to training,” Paris Saint-Germain reported.