Neymar Set to Miss World Cup After Gruesome Leg InjuryNeymar Set to Miss World Cup After Gruesome Leg Injury Brazilian football superstar Neymar is facing the devastating prospect of missing the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after suffering a gruesome leg injury in a Ligue 1 match for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). During PSG’s 3-1 victory over Saint-Etienne on Sunday, November 13th, Neymar was involved in a collision with Saint-Etienne defender Yvann Maçon. The incident resulted in a severe ankle sprain and ligament damage. Surgeons at a local hospital in Paris confirmed the extent of the injury, which is expected to require at least 8 weeks of recovery time. This timeline effectively rules Neymar out of the World Cup, which begins on November 20th. The news has sent shockwaves through the Brazilian national team and football fans worldwide. Neymar is considered one of the best players in the world and was expected to be a key figure for the Seleção in their bid for a sixth World Cup title. “It’s a huge loss for us,” said Brazilian manager Tite. “Neymar is our talisman and his absence will be a major setback.” Neymar himself took to social media to express his disappointment and pain. “It’s the saddest moment of my career,” he wrote. “I’ve always dreamed of winning the World Cup and I’ve always fought to realize this dream.” Despite the adversity, Neymar vowed to support his teammates from the sidelines. “I wish them all the success in the world,” he said. “I’m sure they can do it without me.” The Brazilian football federation (CBF) has yet to announce a replacement for Neymar in the squad. Several potential candidates include Flamengo’s Pedro Guilherme, Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, and Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison. The World Cup will be the first without Neymar since 2010. In 2014, he suffered a back injury in the quarterfinals that prevented him from playing in the semi-final loss to Germany. Brazil, ranked number one in FIFA’s world rankings, will face Serbia, Switzerland, and Cameroon in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to conclude on December 18th.
