Doctor releases update on Neymar’s injury scare ahead of Liverpool clash

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Brazil have eased concerns over Neymar’s fitness after his early withdrawal from Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Cameroon.

The world’s most expensive footballer lasted just eight minutes before being substituted with an apparent muscle injury.

His departure raised immediate fears of a spell on the sidelines ahead of next Wednesday’s crucial Champions League group stage matchup between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool.

Nonetheless, Brazilian doctor Rodrigo Lasmar is confident the injury is nothing too troublesome.

“He felt a discomfort on the right side of his groin region,” he told Globo.

“It doesn’t seem serious at first, but we should wait and see how he develops.”

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Neymar took to Instagram after the game to play down the severity of the injury, thanking fans for their support in the process.

He wrote: “Thanks to everyone who sent me messages wishing for a good recovery, I don’t think it was anything serious.”

PSG suffered another major injury concern on the night as Kylian Mbappe was forced off with a shoulder injury after just 36 minutes of France’s 1-0 win over Uruguay. This came after the 19-year-old landed awkwardly having leapt to avoid a challenge from goalkeeper Martin Campana.

It remains to be seen whether either will be fit to play in what both PSG and Liverpool will be deeming a must-win contest next week.

Defeat for Jurgen Klopp’s men away to Red Star Belgrade now leaves them second in Group C and just one point in front of the French champions ahead a typically tough visit to the Parc des Princes.

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