Injured Neymar Faces Dilemma: to Play or Not to Play in 2022 FIFA World Cup
The Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. has been the center of attention in the world of football ever since he suffered a serious ankle injury during his club Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 clash against Lyon on September 19, 2021. The 29-year-old forward has been trying to nurse himself back to fitness ever since, as he is expected to lead his national team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18.
Neymar Jr.’s Efforts to Recover and Get Back on the Pitch
According to reports, Neymar has been undergoing intensive rehabilitation and physiotherapy sessions under the supervision of PSG’s medical team, and he has been making significant progress. However, the injury has been so severe that he has missed seven consecutive matches for his club and was ruled out of the Brazil national team’s World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay last month.
Latest Update on Neymar’s Injury Status
As of now, there is no official confirmation on whether Neymar will be fit enough to play in the World Cup. However, there have been positive signs as he has been spotted training on his own in recent weeks, doing light ball work and agility exercises. Reports suggest that he is expected to return to full training with PSG later this month.
The Dilemma Neymar Faces
With the World Cup just a few weeks away, Neymar faces a challenging dilemma of whether to play through the pain or not. He is yet to win the coveted trophy and is keen to lead Brazil to glory in the tournament. However, his injury history suggests that he should take caution and prioritize his long-term fitness over short-term gains.
What Experts Have to Say
Many football experts have opined that Neymar should give the World Cup a miss, as rushing his recovery could exacerbate his injury and cause long-term damage. Former Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has warned that “Neymar cannot be risked since one more injury could reduce his potential and even shorten his career.”
On the other hand, some experts believe that Neymar’s presence could be the difference between Brazil winning and losing the World Cup. Former Brazil player Rivaldo has urged Neymar to “do everything to be in good physical shape and try to win this tournament for Brazil” and called him “one of the best players in the world.”
Final Thoughts
While Neymar’s injury update remains a topic of speculation and rumors, one thing is for sure – he faces a tough decision that could have serious ramifications for his career. However, whatever he chooses, one thing is clear: the football world will be eagerly anticipating his return to the pitch, and the Brazil fans will be hoping that he can lead them to their sixth World Cup triumph.
