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neymar has succeeded surgery on his knee As the winger strives to fit in and prove himself worthy of a place in brazil Team for next year’s World Cup.
33 year old Returned to his childhood club Santos in January and was instrumental in their survival in the Brazilian top flight, playing despite pain and scoring five times in his last four matches.
Santos said in a statement on Monday that the surgery was performed by Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar.
“Arthroscopy was performed to treat the medial meniscus injury. The surgery was successful and the athlete is doing well,” the club said.
It comes just days after Neymar made a bold promise to the country by taking to the stage with singer Thiaginho and tried to encourage the Brazil manager. carlo ancelotti To bring him back into the fold.
“We are going to do everything possible, even the impossible, to bring this World Cup back to Brazil,” the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain superstar declared. “In July, you can hold me accountable. Come, Ancelotti, help us, okay?”
Neymar then said, “If we reach the final, I promise to score.”
Santos gave no timeline for his return from injury, according to the Brazilian outlet globo esporte It was told that it would take up to a month for his recovery.
Neymar, Brazil’s leading goalscorer with 79 goals, has not featured for the five-time World Cup winners since 2023 due to persistent injuries.
In October, Ancelotti said that he had to be fit if he was to be recalled to the squad for the following summer’s tournaments to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Brazil will face Scotland, 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco and Haiti in Group C.
Additional reporting from Reuters