Neymar injury: PSG star stretchered off field with ankle issue in Ligue 1 win over Saint-Étienne

Paris Saint-Germain beat AS Saint-Étienne, 3-1, on Sunday to stretch their lead at the Ligue 1 summit to 14 points. But the French giants also lost superstar Neymar to a serious-looking ankle injury late on at Stade Geoffroy Guichard.

Captain Marquinhos scored twice either side of an Angel Di Maria strike with Lionel Messi bagging a hat trick of assists but the fightback win was overshadowed by Neymar's injury with the score at 2-1. His left ankle appeared to collapse before he was stretchered off.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOmZ1mbDcIU

Saint-Étienne had taken the lead through Denis Bouanga after Neymar had an early effort ruled out via VAR with technology working in Les Verts' favor to put them in front, but a harsh Timothee Kolodziejczak straight red card paved the way for Marquinhos to level on the stroke of halftime.

Etienne Green was in sensational form in goal for Sainté and denied Kylian Mbappe on more than one occasion as Claude Puel's men threatened an upset, but PSG's superior quality ultimately showed through against the 10 men with Di Maria and Marquinhos completing the scoring

"At 11 against 11, we created many chances, but the ball did not want to go in," the Argentina international said after the final whistle. "I think we put in a great performance, and we finally managed to score through Marquinhos and I. We had the ball and that was the most important thing. We showed control and patience to win. We are happy with the result after the Manchester City game."

While it was far from a fluent display from Pochettino's men once more, Sergio Ramos made his debut in defense and received a crash course in what to expect from Ligue 1 now that he is back in action.

However, all eyes will now be on Neymar as Les Parisiens try to ascertain the extent of his latest injury and how long they can expect to be without him for in a scenario which is not too dissimilar from his first two seasons at Parc des Princes where winter injuries derailed both campaigns.

"Unfortunately, these sorts of setback are part of an athlete's life," said Neymar via Instagram. "You have to raise your head and move forward. I will come back better and stronger."

In his post-match press conference, Pochettino revealed that the Brazilian is in pain after twisting his ankle and that exams will be done on Monday to learn more about the severity of the injury.

But it's not February yet or his sister is having an early birthday celebration b4 her birthday

this one no b dive o

Messi I know,
C Ronaldo I know...
Please who is Neymer?

Ok

Wishing him speedy recovery, but I don't think his absence will create any vaccum, mbappe, Messi and other stars are up to the task.

Nasty injury

Deliberate act

I hope he get well soon

I'm not laughing at his predicament... But this is a blessing in disguise for psg... Messi will be more vibrant.

Get well soon my geee.

Messi is a great tool in that match.

He contributed to the three goal of the PSG.

That's doing what he knows how to do best.

Neymar one of the most useless good for nothing footballers...if he's not down with injuries, he'll be playing rubbish and selfish football on the picth..he no go pass wen he suppose pass..loosing possession any how..the guy adds nothing to the game

I can imagine the pain!

crestedaguiyi:
Deliberate act

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Mumu watch the video & use your head, damnit!

I've had my fair share of ankle injury. Trust me its excruciatingly painful. I can feel his agony.

The celebrity footballer with tattoo all over his body,he plays and dribble for showoff . he is satisfied with cars and other luxuries

I see Neymar leaving PSG at the end of the season cos they won't win anything, not even the French league.

This I have seen.

Neymar can't be remembered as a football great...


though he has it.. but couldn't show it all his career. quite a shame

Chai

He wants to go on his routine flexing and relaxing break.. we all know neymar.
Like he said, he will be back better and stronger..make him go chop life small

Damn it... I hope Neymar is ok and recovers quickly

obembet:
Neymar, Hazard and Buhari are black market. Total waste

Lol...

obembet:
Neymar, Hazard and Buhari are black market. Total waste

obembet:
Neymar, Hazard and Buhari are black market. Total waste

hahahahahaha i swear...

It's just unfortunate that Neymar is an injury prone player. He would have had an opportunity to be named amongst the greats if not for his constant injuries.

Okay?

Thers is no such thing as hatrick of assists...its 3 assists...Hattricks are only accustomed to goals...its like saying hat trick of dribbles or hatricks of tackles ... messi fans doing all they can to keep him relevant