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PSG offer injury update on Neymar injury ahead of Bayern Munich Champions League clash

  • No serious fracture after injury in Lille clash
  • Ligament damage could be long term
  • Nuno Mendes sustained minor knee injury

WHAT HAPPENED? Neymar was stretchered off early in the second half of PSG's Ligue 1 win over Lille after twisting his right ankle. The Brazilian sustained a similar injury during the World Cup, and has long had ankle troubles.

But he seems to have avoided a serious fracture and will need further testing to determine how long he will be sidelined for, according to PSG. He is considered a doubt for PSG's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich in two weeks.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Neymar has dealt with a number of serious ankle problems over the course of his career, notably missing most of the 2018-19 season with a ruptured ligament. PSG will hope that this one isn't as serious.

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WHAT NEXT? PSG return to action next Sunday in a crunch clash at the top of the table against Marseille.

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