Neymar Jr expresses gratitude to God after escaping serious injury against Lyon

Just when it appeared that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar Jr had got his usual groove back, he was seen being stretchered off game against Lyon, suggesting a critical injury. He had arrived in game following a splendid show against Istanbul Basaksehir in Champions League which saw him net thrice to help his side finish atop Champions League standings. Fortunately for Brazilian and Ligue 1 club, medical tests concluded that injury wasn’t severe, following which Brazil international sent out an emotional mess on social media.

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Neymar injury update: PSG star seen in tears after brutal tackle 

In Monday's Ligue 1 fixture, Ti Kadawere put travelling side in front at Parc des Princes. Although PSG made several attempts to equalise, y failed. Things took a turn for worse when Neymar was subject to a brutal tackle by Thiago Mendes in injury time, which saw former Barcelona man being stretchered off field. Mendes was sent off for tackle on Neymar.

Brazilian broke to tears while he was being carried off pitch, suggesting he was in a lot of pain. It appeared that injury was severe and could see him sit out on sidelines for a very long spell. But subsequent medical reports claimed that an ankle surgery was t required.

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Neymar's Instagram post leaves fans emotional following medical report 

Following medical report, Neymar took to Instagram to express his gratitude to God. His story, when translated in English, read, “It could have been worse, but once again God saved me from something serious, my cry was of pain, despair, fear, anguish, surgery, crutches and or horrible memories. I hope to recover and return as quickly as possible."

Neymar’s far was also left frustrated following horrendous tackle. He took to Instagram to vent out his frustration, stating, “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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Neymar return possible before Barcelona vs PSG clash?

Indeed, Brazilian forward’s time at PSG has been plagued with several injuries, proving to be a deterrent for him to hit his top form. Having joined defending Ligue 1 champions in 2017, he has missed a total of 67 games. Meanwhile, time scale has been ascertained for his return to training by club, with Barcelona vs PSG clash scheduled for Round of 16 of Champions League in February. 

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