The striker of MLS club Inter Miami and the national team of Argentina Lionel Messi expressed support for the forward of Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal and the Brazilian national team Neymar, who suffered a serious injury.
On October 8, in a game against the Uruguayan national team (0:2), the 31-year-old forward collided with midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz, and left the field on a stretcher. The examination showed that Neymar suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and a torn meniscus in his knee. The player will need to undergo surgery und recover for seven to nine months. Thus, Neymar will no longer be able to play in 2023.
Messi, 36, published a photo with Neymar on his Instagram stories, captioned: "Stay strong!".
The Brazilian himself earlier called the injury he received one of the worst moments in his life.
In the season-2023/2024 Neymar played three matches in the Pro League, where he made three assists, as well as two matches in the AFC Champions League (one goal). The Brazilian's contract with Al-Hilal runs until the end of June 2025, and the player's market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €60 million.
