PSG confirm Neymar's operation a success
What's the story
Brazil and PSG superstar Neymar Jr underwent a successful surgery of his broken foot on Saturday. However, according to the doctors, it will take about 6 weeks before they can determine when the world's most expensive footballer could return to action again. The 26-year-old went under the knife at the Mater Dei hospital in Belo Horizonte in Brazil.
Massive blow
Neymar to miss rest of the season for PSG
The seriousness of Neymar's injury means he will definitely miss the rest of the season for PSG, but now he hopes he can get fit in time to help Brazil at the FIFA World Cup in Russia later this year. However, Neymar could return to training with PSG in about 6 to 8 weeks to get himself fit for the FIFA World Cup.
Daunting task
PSG will have to dig in deep against Madrid
Neymar broke his fifth metatarsal, the bone leading to his small toe during the 3-0 victory over Marseille. Neymar's injury has seriously impacted PSG's Champions League hopes. The fans have their fingers crossed that PSG can overturn the deficit when they host Real Madrid next Tuesday after they losing the first leg 3-1 in the Spanish capital.