Neymar injury update: How long will the PSG star be out for after injury against Istanbul?

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League campaign suffered a major blow on Wednesday after Neymar was forced off in game against Istanbul Basaksehir. Neverless, defending Ligue 1 champions went on to bag a victory, ir first in this season's competition. But Neymar's injury comes as a setback, with Brazilian superstar struggling at Parc des Princes since his move from Barcelona in 2017. 

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Thomas Tuchel provides Neymar injury update

Neymar was replaced by Pablo Sarabia in 26th minute after signalling manr Thomas Tuchel that he will t be able to continue. PSG superstar is believed to have sustained an ductor injury. Tuchel provided a Neymar injury update to media after game.   manr insisted it was necessary to withdraw former Barcelona man. 

Tuchel insists Neymar did t experience much pain, but some discomfort was felt. manr claimed that team are under pressure amid a hectic schedule, insisting that 29-year-old might miss out on multiple games. player has undergone a scan and medical team are yet to ascertain extent of injury, ds Tuchel, while speaking to RMC Sport. 

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Will Neymar return after international break?

Although an official report is awaited, various outlets claim winger will sit out on sidelines in Ligue 1 weekend clash against Nantes, besides also being doubtful for Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig. Brazilian might recover well in time for later games, citing fact that international break is around corner, providing much-needed time for Neymar, without missing out on any more games.

Amid Neymar injury news, Parc des Princes outfit went on to bag ir first victory this campaign after a narrow opening defeat against Manchester United. Moise Keane struck twice in second half for Tuchel, while goalkeeper Keylor Navas produces some exceptional saves to deny Turkish outfit. 

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PSG play Nantes on Saturday as y look to maintain ir le in Ligue 1 table, having bagged 18 points in eight games. Besides, any long term injury to Neymar might prove a deterrent in Brazil's World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay with Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho alrey out of squ with an injury. 

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Im courtesy: AP