Neymar injury not serious, says doctor

Brazil doctor Rodrigo Lasmar was able to ease some of Paris Saint-Germain's fears as he claimed Neymar did not suffer a serious injury.

Published : Nov 21, 2018 08:16 IST

Neymar hobbles off for Brazil
Neymar hobbles off for Brazil
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Neymar hobbles off for Brazil

Neymar's groin injury does not appear serious, according to Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar.

The Paris Saint-Germain star hobbled out of Brazil's friendly win over Cameroon in the eighth minute, causing his club concern on the same evening Kylian Mbappe suffered a shoulder blow.

Yet Lasmar offered a positive initial assessment, stating that Neymar would go for a scan before any firm evaluation was given but remaining confident it would not provide a major setback.

"[Neymar] was complaining of discomfort in the right groin area," Lasmar told SporTV. "He left the pitch, was evaluated and started treatment in the dressing room.

"It will take a little more time for a better evaluation, with an MRI, but it does not appear to be a serious injury. It's important to wait a little longer, 24 hours, to see how it evolves."

PSG face Liverpool in a huge Champions League group-stage tie next Wednesday.

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