Neymar has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his knee, his club Santos said on Monday, as the winger bids to get back to full fitness and earn a place in the Brazil squad for next year’s World Cup.
The 33-year-old returned to his childhood club Santos in January and played a key role in their survival in the Brazilian top flight, playing through the pain and scoring five times in their last four matches. In a statement on Monday, Santos said the surgery was performed by the Brazilian national team’s doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar.
“An arthroscopy was performed to treat a medial meniscus injury. The surgery was a success, and the athlete is doing well,” they added. Santos did not provide a timeline for his return, though Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte reported his recovery would take up to a month.