Neymar had knee surgery…and this is how he is

The 33-year-old returned to his childhood club Santos Last January, he played a big role in the survival of the team Brazil’s top airlineHe played despite the pain and scored 5 goals in the last 4 games.

Santos said in his statement that the operation was performed by a doctor The Brazilian team Rodrigo Lasmar.

The club added: “Arthroscopic surgery was performed to treat a hip injury Cartilage. The surgery went well and the actor is doing well. “

Santos did not give a timetable for his return to the field, although Brazilian network Globo Esporte reported that his recovery could take up to a month.

They did not participate NeymarBrazil’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, with the five-time world champion from 2023 due to several injuries.

Last October, he said Carlo Ancelotti The Brazilian coach said the player needs to be fit if he wants to be called to the team participating in the 2026 World Cup from June 11 to July 19 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Brazil will face Scotland, Morocco, a semi-finalist for the 2022 World Cup, and Haiti in Group C.