Brazilian media reported that Neymar has completed injury surgery and is starting the recovery process to prepare for his next goal.

According to Reuters, Neymar Jr – striker of the Brazilian national football team, just underwent surgery on Thursday, November 2 to treat torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage in his left knee. This is the injury that superstar Al Hilal suffered during the Selecao reunion 2 weeks ago, in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match with Uruguay.

The above source said that Neymar’s treatment took place in the city of Belo Horizonte by the medical staff of the Brazilian national team. According to reports, the surgery was successful and the 31-year-old striker can leave the hospital this Saturday, November 4. Neymar will then begin his rehabilitation process, which is expected to last until mid-year 2024.

Superstar Al-Hilal recently posted a photo of his son on social networks with the words “Everything will be fine” to reassure fans. Although the surgery was successful, the Brazilian team did not set a return date for the Al Hilal player. Some sources believe that Neymar will have to miss at least 8 months and miss the 2024 Copa America.

However, according to the prestigious newspaper ESPN Brazil, the Brazilian team of doctors believes that Neymar will return in time and be ready for the Copa America taking place in June and July in the US.

Neymar himself is also very determined to participate in the tournament because this may be his last chance to win a major title with the Brazilian team. The last time Selecao had the opportunity to lift the title at Copa America 2019, the former PSG star was unfortunately absent due to injury.

Therefore, right now Neymar is more eager than ever to win his first championship with the national team. However, he will have to race against time to recover in time for Copa America 2024.