Neymar is undergoing a check-up after his serious injury. When is he coming back?

Neymar, Saudi Al-Hilal forward, is showing “good evolution” of his serious knee injury and maintains the expectation to reappear between July and August, the Brazilian team doctor said on Friday. Rodrigo Lasmar.

The 10 of ‘canarinha’ is progressing “very well” from the torn cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee, although everything indicates that he will not be available for the Copa América to be played in the United States between June and July of this year. anus.

The doctor’s forecast from Brazil

“We are not even halfway through his recovery; when we are close to nine or ten months (of physiotherapy) we will be able to confirm his return to the field of play,” explained Lasmar in statements to the newspaper ‘O . Tempo’ was published this week. friday

Neymar He underwent a medical examination on Thursday at the Lasmar clinic, in Belo Horizonte, where he underwent surgery after being injured on October 17 in the South American qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup against Uruguay, in Montevideo.

From The operation, which took place on November 2, The medical services worked from the first moment with an estimated sick leave time of between nine and ten months.

The former Santos, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player, He spent the first months of rehabilitation in Brazil, where he was seen in various parties, and alone returned to Saudi Arabia in February passed to provide continuity of treatment.

Commenting on his state of appearance

The press questioned his fitness upon returning to the Saudi club, with Neymar admitting he was “above” his usual weight, but denied being “fat”.

Facing criticism, Brazil’s new coach, Dorival Junior, He came out in defense of the 32-year-old striker and guaranteed that he is “a great professional”