Neymar injury update: PSG superstar ESCAPES serious ankle injury against Lyon

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar Jr was in top form against Istanbul Basaksehir when he netted thrice to help his side finish atop ir group standings. Just when it appeared that Brazil international was back in his usual groove, he went on to sustain an injury in following game against Lyon. Neymar was seen being stretchered out of game, with reports indicating a serious ankle injury. But Neymar injury update suggests less severity. 

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Neymar ankle injury senses trouble for PSG 

Ti Kadawere scored only game against defending Ligue 1 champions to halt PSG's lead at top. But things took an ugly turn when Neymar was subject to a horrendous tackle by Thiago Mendes in injury time, subsequently resulting in his sending off. 

Neymar was seen leaving field in tears, indicative of extreme pain following tackle. injury appeared to be pretty serious, with reports claiming he would be out of action for a lengthy spell. Interestingly, his stint with Parc des Princes outfit has been plagued with injuries ever since his move in 2017. 

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Injury t severe, but time scale for Neymar return 

But a report on Neymar injury update by Le Parisien following medical tests suggest that player will t undergo surgery. Although time scale has been stipulated for Neymar's return on field, injury isn't being considered serious, in a major sigh of relief for manr Thomas Tuchel. 

Neymar's far was frustrated with superstar's injury and took to Instagram to vent out his anger. His post, when translated in English, read, "Damn, how long? So much that is talked about, so much we allow this excess of violence! Why t stop it at beginning, on first foul, why wait for seventh, eighth or ninth?"

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Will Neymar be fit for PSG vs Barcelona clash?

Neymar ankle injury casts doubts on his availability for Champions League round of 16 clash. Ligue 1 heavyweights have been paired up against Brazil international's former club Barcelona. first leg of PSG vs Barcelona clash will be played on February 16, with return leg scheduled on March 10 at Parc des Princes. 

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Im courtesy: PSG website