Neymar injury update: PSG star injured because of sister’s birthday? Some fans think so

Ligue 1 giants PSG were dealt a major blow on Wednesday when Neymar walked off pitch without waiting to be substituted after being on receiving end of a series of fouls during ir 1-0 win over Caen in French Cup. Neymar reportedly suffered a groin injury and might be a doubt for UCL game against Barcelona next Tuesday. However, some fans on social media believe that Brazilian might have been faking his injury in order to attend his younger sister Rafaella Santos' birthday party in his native Brazil. 

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Neymar injury update: Will Neymar play against Barcelona? 

PSG boss Mauricio Pochetti will be sweating over fitness of Neymar after his star man limped off field during 1-0 win over Caen. Neymar left pitch of his own accord in 59th minute and was seen limping out of stadium after game. Reports initially claimed that Neymar suffered a groin injury but Pochetti, after game, said that Neymar felt some pain in his thigh. 

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"re’s something with his adductor (muscle). It will be checked by medical staff tomorrow. We don’t kw what it is, we’ll kw more tomorrow", said Argentine. PSG face Barcelona in first leg of ir UCL last 16 game on Tuesday and Pochetti will be sweating over Neymar's fitness. According to reports from L'Equipe, Neymar is set to miss game against Barcelona next week. 

Is Neymar faking an injury to attend sister's birthday party? Curse of Neymar's injuries

While reports on Neymar's injury are yet to be confirmed, fans on social media have pointed out a trend that has been going on for about five years w. On Twitter, some fans have claimed that Neymar's current injury may have something to do with his younger sister's birthday on March 11. trend began in 2015 when Neymar used to play for Barcelona. 

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Neymar was suspended after picking up too many yellow cards and Barcelona allowed him to attend Rafaella Santos' birthday bash in Brazil. It was same following year when ar suspension allowed him to celebrate at his sister's Disney-med party. In 2017, Neymar suffered a muscular injury which again ruled him out of a clash with Deportivo day after Rafaella's birthday.

pattern has continued into 2018, 2019 and 2020 after Neymar moved to PSG. During his time at French capital, injuries have ruled him out of matches during February/March but he has been fit eugh to celebrate his sister's birthdays. If Neymar does head back to Brazil, he will need to quarantine for two weeks due to coronavirus pandemic.

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One fan on Twitter wrote, "It is insane how Neymar keeps picking up injuries in month of February, this is his SIXTH incident in a row! Maybe something to do with his sister's birthdays", while ar added, "re are 3 things certain in life. Death, taxes and Neymar being injured on his sister's birthday."

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