The Brazilian star will be out the courts approximately two months because of a sprained ankle and cleft of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot

There are athletes born to mark an era and become a reference in their respective disciplines. However, in the midst of this process it is always normal to face all kinds of vicissitudes. The most recent case of this premise is what Neymar Jr is experiencing. After the player arrived to PSG earlier this year to become the big star, he has had to deal with countless obstacles to achieve it .

The difficulties increased last weekend in the Ligue 1 match against Marseille. At this meeting, the Parisian team won 3-0. However, the player was injured and was later diagnosed with sprained ankle and a crack in the fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

For this reason, the decision of the player, as noted by some international media, including the Spanish newspaper Marca, the player will be operated as soon as possible. Subsequently, the athlete will take a two – month rehabilitation, which will allow him to get in optimal conditions to World Cup Russia 2018. This is the main objective of the captain of the canarinha for this year.

Will the injury allow Neymar to reinvent himself?

The present moment is difficult to the player because a physical injury can never be positive experience. Players are used to keep moving to have competitive pace. However, there are circumstances that could turn out this experience IGNORE INTO a positive one. The injury could be the best triggering events for the midfielder’s future.

First, it is worth noting that the season for the PSG midfielder was not being the best, from every perspective. Neymar's performance has been marred by fights with his teammate Edinson Cavani and the coach Unai Emery. Similarly, his performance has been affected by the moral disappointment after leaving Barcelona to become a great figure in France and not having to been able to achieve so far.

On the sports side, although it is true that PSG is in Ligue 1, the real challenge of the squad is the Champions League. In the match against Real Madrid, Neymar did not look good for the fans and the press. Also, the fact that he has stepped up his aggressive attitude on the field against rivals and referees ratifies the frustration experienced by the player. In this sense, it was clear that Neymar needed a change.

For these reasons, the ideal scenario is to protect his health and have Neymar Jr. completely recovered for him to participate in Russia 2018. It is important to consider that the competition against Real Madrid in the Champions League is practically lost.

As the popular saying goes " every cloud has a silver lining", the injury will be the opportunity for the canarinho star to reflect on his performance and the World Cup Russia 2018.

Latin American Post | Freddy González
Translated from “Lesión de Neymar: ¿un respiro a su mala temporada?”