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Neymar is no longer eligible for the Champions League
Neymar, a forward for Paris Saint-Germain, is out for the remainder of the current campaign.
The Brazilian’s ankle injury from last month will require surgery.
Neymar was ejected from the game against Lille for PSG on February 19.
According to the club, Neymar will be out for three to four months.
The medical staff of Paris Saint-Germain advised a ligament repair procedure after his most recent sprain, which he sustained on February 20, in order to reduce the likelihood of a serious recurrence.
“This necessity was acknowledged by every expert consulted. Before he returns to group training, a three to four month wait is anticipated, according to a statement from the club.