Update on Neymar's Knee and World Cup Ambitions
A French sports daily reported today that Brazilian star Neymar da Silva, Santos forward, is racing the clock to reach the 2026 World Cup.
He has been out of Brazil's squad for more than two years and now seeks to regain match fitness for the tournament.
According to L'Équipe, Neymar flew to Belo Horizonte yesterday to undergo an arthroscopic operation on his left knee.
Coach and team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar will perform the procedure on the former Barcelona and Paris Saint‑Germain star.
He had previously undergone two surgeries on foot bones; now he will have surgery to address a torn meniscal cartilage.
Despite the injury, Neymar pushed himself and helped keep Santos in Brazil's top flight.
Neymar has scored five goals and created one assist in his last four league games, lifting Santos to 12th place.
He is reportedly set to sign a new six-month deal with Santos.
Punchline 1: Neymar's knee has more comebacks than a best-selling novel.
Punchline 2: World Cup 2026? More like Knee Cup 2026—featuring the most dramatic plot twist since the whistle blew.
