Neymar Out with Ankle Discomfort
Barcelona forward, Neymar has suffered an injury to his ankle and may be ruled out of action for a while as La Liga begins on Saturday.
The Spanish club confirmed the Brazilian’s injury via their official twitter account on Friday after the team’s training session.
“@neymarjr, has some discomfort in his left ankle”, The account stated. “Due to the injury to @neymarjr, he will not be able to appear at the press conference, and Xavi Hernández will take his place.”
Neymar only received his medical discharge from the back injury that he suffered during the World Cup in Brazil on Monday, and was able to take part in the Joan Gamper Trophy match on the same day scoring two goals.
Barcelona’s first match is on Sunday in the Camp Nou against Elche.
