Neymar to Sit Out All Matches on Artificial Turf This Season

The Brazilian superstar is taking steps to avoid injuries.

Details: According to The Touchline, citing Jornal a Tribuna, 33-year-old Santos midfielder Neymar has chosen to avoid playing on artificial turf after discussions with the club’s medical staff.

This type of pitch creates issues for him, leading to pain in his knees and ankles. Given his history of injuries, this decision appears to be a needed precaution to prevent further problems.

Neymar has faced several injuries during his career, including a torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee that kept him out for a year in the 2023/24 season. He also had ankle surgery in 2023. Additionally, he has dealt with muscle issues, such as hamstring and semimembranosus injuries, and in 2014, he had a vertebra fracture that could have caused lasting damage.

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