The doctor set to perform the operation said the typical recovery period is two and a half to three months, which would mean Neymar is back playing by mid-May at the earliest - just a month before Brazil kick off their World Cup campaign. However, the trainer calmed nerves in his homeland by promising the 26-year would be ready for their opener against Switzerland on June 17. "I can affirm that there is sufficient time for him to be ready for the first match in the World Cup. The injury means the 26-year old will miss Brazil's friendlies later this month against World Cup hosts Russia and reigning champions Germany. After their opening match against Switzerland, the five-times World Cup winners will then face Costa Rica and Serbia.

Source: bd News24 March 02, 2018 03:00 UTC