PSG announced on Monday (6) that striker Neymar would undergo surgery on his right ankle.
The striker has been injured since February 20, when he suffered a sprain in a match against Lille in Ligue 1.
Sprains in the ankle were becoming routine for Neymar.
At the end of last year, the forward suffered the same problem during the World Cup, causing him to miss two games for the Brazilian national team.
The recurrent injuries made PSG opt for surgery.
The Paris Saint-Germain medical team recommended a ligament repair operation to avoid a high risk of recurrence.
“All specialists consulted have confirmed this need,” PSG, in an official statement
The estimated recovery time is three to four months.
Even if the most optimistic prediction is fulfilled, the Brazilian should no longer play this European season.
PSG still plays 12 rounds of the French Championship and plays on Wednesday its life in the Champions League against Bayern Munich.
Also, according to the club’s note, the surgery will be performed in the coming days.
The operation will occur at the ASPETAR Hospital in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
With information from Estadão
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