PSG’s Neymar is carried off the sector on a stretcher after after injuring throughout the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lille on the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, France, on February 19, 2023.
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PSG ahead Neymar was compelled off the sector on a stretcher Sunday after twisting his proper ankle in a hard-fought 4-3 win towards Lille within the French league.

Neymar picked up the damage at first of the second half after the Brazil ahead scored PSG’s second purpose earlier than the interval.

PSG led 2-1 when Neymar was injured following contact with Lille’s Benjamin Andre.

PSG has been struggling for the reason that begin of the yr, with stars Neymar and Lionel Messi underperforming. Neymar has been on the top of sharp criticism for a perceived lack of dedication after French media reported that he attended a poker event and dined at a fast-food restaurant a day after PSG misplaced to Bayern Munich 1-0 on the Parc des Princes within the Champions League spherical of 16.

Neymar, who broken the identical ankle on the World Cup in Qatar, gave PSG a 2-0 lead on the finish of a fast-developing collective transfer he additionally began, slotting the ball into an empty web from Vitinha’s help.

It’s unclear whether or not Neymar will have the ability to play subsequent Sunday towards Marseille in French soccer’s greatest match.

“He sprained his proper ankle. He is present process assessments to know the extent,” PSG coach Christophe Galtier stated.

PSG misplaced one other key participant towards Lille, with Nuno Mendes going off close to the half-hour mark. Mendes, who performed on the left facet of PSG’s backline towards Lille, was substituted after colliding with winger Jonathan Bamba. Galtier stated Mendes’ damage doesn’t look to be severe.