Neymar injury update: PSG superstar in TEARS after being stretchered off the pitch vs Lyon

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar was in clear discomfort while being stretchered off pitch during Ligue 1 champions' 1-0 defeat against Lyon at Parc des Princes on Sunday. Brazilian was in tears as he left field of play after falling victim to a heavy tackle from Lyon's Thiago Mendes, who was also sent off for his foul. However, alarm bells at PSG are w ringing after reports suggested that Neymar might have suffered a broken ankle. 

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PSG vs Lyon: PSG suffer defeat along with Neymar ankle injury blow

Thomas Tuchel's PSG were far from ir best against Lyon at French capital on Sunday and fell behind in 35th minute after Titenda Kewere's strike. PSG pushed for a goal throughout game but defending champions eventually suffered ir fourth defeat of Ligue 1 campaign. However, 1-0 defeat against Lyon may have come at a furr cost of PSG losing a key player in Neymar. 

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While pushing for an equalizer late in second-half stopp time, Neymar's ankle was clattered into by his Brazilian compatriot, Thiago Mendes. Neymar was clearly in pain as he lay on floor, clutching his ankle and required treatment from medics. However, Neymar, in tears, was unable to continue and required to be stretchered off field of play. 

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Thiago Mendes was initially shown a yellow card for his foul, but following a VAR check from referee Beit Bastien, it changed to a red. PSG were also unable to use any of ir substitutes as y h alrey used up five of ir changes as both teams finished game with 10 men. game ended soon after incident as Bastien blew for full-time at Parc des Princes.

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PSG boss Thomas Tuchel provides Neymar injury update

While speaking to reporters after game, PSG he coach Thomas Tuchel claimed that re was news on Neymar's injury but team will wait for scans to be completed next week. However, re were some fears that Neymar may have broken his ankle following challenge from Mendes. At moment, it's unclear when Neymar will return to action but it's likely that PSG will be without Neymar for rest of year at least. 

Neymar joined PSG for a world-record fee of €222m (£200m) from Barcelona in August 2017. He has helped m to three consecutive Ligue 1 titles. Last season, Neymar was driving force behind PSG reaching ir first Champions League final but French giants fell short at final hurdle by losing to Bayern Munich. 

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