Neymar to miss PSG Champions League clash vs Barcelona

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By Robert Abong'o | Feb 11, 2021
Soccer Football - French Cup - Round of 64 - Caen v Paris St Germain - Stade Michel d'Ornano, Caen, France - February 10, 2021 Paris St Germain's Neymar reacts after sustaining an injury [REUTERS/Stephane Mahe]

There will be no reunion for Lionel Messi and Neymar at the Nou Camp next week when Paris St Germain visit following news the Brazilian has suffered an injury.

The 29-year-old was taken off in the 60th minute during PSG’s Round of 64 Coupe de France tie against Caen on Wednesday.

Neymar has suffered an adductor injury and will be sidelined for approximately four weeks.

Soccer Football - French Cup - Round of 64 - Caen v Paris St Germain - Stade Michel d'Ornano, Caen, France - February 10, 2021 Paris St Germain's Neymar in action with Caen's Steeve Yago [REUTERS/Stephane Mahe]

“Neymar Jr suffered an injury to the left adductor longus on Wednesday evening. Upon analysis of the clinical examination and imaging examinations, an unavailability of approximately 4 weeks is expected depending on the course,” said the club on their website.

Medical update concerning @neymarjr https://t.co/P7aL1lSJSa

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) February 11, 2021

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