Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar will undergo surgery on his broken foot this week.
The 26-year-old fractured a metatarsal and sprained his ankle during Sunday’s 3-0 win over Marseille.
Neymar left the field in tears and, after consultation with Brazilian national team bosses, it has now been confirmed that he must go under the knife.
PSG ace Neymar (right) will travel to Brazil and have surgery on his broken foot later this week
A statement on the club’s official website on Wednesday read: ‘After an initial treatment period of three days in line with a strict medical protocol, a joint decision has been taken between the medical staffs of both Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team.
‘In accordance with the player, it has been decided that Neymar Jr will undergo surgery in Brazil at the end of this week.
‘He will be operated on by Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar, accompanied by Professor Saillant, representing PSG.’
PSG manager Unai Emery had earlier suggested there was a ‘small chance’ that Neymar may be able to feature in next Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid.
But that is no longer the case.
Neymar fractured a metatarsal and sprained his ankle during Sunday’s 3-0 win over Marseille
