The worst days of Neymar's life: "I leave the strenght in the hands of God to renew my faith"

Neymar's season might be over as the Brazilian football star is forced to undergo surgery. Al-Hilal has verified that he suffered an ACL rupture and a meniscus tear in his left knee. This unfortunate injury transpired during Brazil's 2-0 loss to Uruguay in a World Cup qualifying match.

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Now, the former Barcelona and Paris forrward is in a race against time to regain his fitness in preparation for the Copa America, which is scheduled to take place in the United States next year.

"This is a very sad moment, the worst in my life. I know I'm strong, but this time I'm going to need all the support from my family and friends. It's not easy to go through an injury and surgery - especially after having gone through the same ordeal just four months ago. I have faith, even too much. But I leave the strength in the hands of God so that he can renew mine. Thank you for the messages of support and affection."

Neymar's instinct told him something was amiss the moment he fell to the ground during the game in Montevideo. In the 44th minute, he crumpled following a tussle with Nicolas de la Cruz, clutching his left leg in pain and signalling for immediate medical attention. At halftime, the 31-year-old was transported off the field on a stretcher, clearly in excruciating pain, and post-game photos showed him wearing a leg brace.

The often-maligned footballer, who did not hide his tears after feeling the injury, left the stadium with the help of crutches. On Wednesday, he underwent evaluations and imaging tests that confirmed the severity of the problem, according to a statement from the Brazilian Football Confederation. Regrettably, Neymar's worst fears have now been confirmed. The ACL acronym surfaces, you know the player in question will be out for the best part of a year.

In terms of injuries, this year has already proven to be a challenging one for Neymar. His final season with PSG was marred by a right ankle injury in February, necessitating surgery and resulting in no further appearances for the French club.

The rupture of Neymar's anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus is the latest addition to a string of injuries that the World Cup champion and former player for prestigious clubs like Barcelona and PSG have endured since 2019. These injuries have collectively sidelined him for a minimum of 400 days, causing him to miss crucial matches and significant competitions.