PSG’s Neymar to undergo ankle surgery, ruled out for rest of season
By Reuters
09 March 2023 |
5:05 am
Paris St Germain forward Neymar has been ruled out for the rest of the season with the Brazil international set to undergo surgery to repair ankle ligaments that will keep him out for at least three months, the Ligue 1 club said on Monday.
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