Neymar could finally make his return for the knockout stages of the Champions League against Real Madrid. Paris Saint-Germain announced on Monday January 14 the availability of the Brazilian who has not played since the end of November due to a sprained left ankle.
However, there will be no reunion between the Merengues and their former captain. Sergio Ramos is the only player remaining on the injured list provided by PSG. The Spanish defender suffers from a calf injury and “will continue his individual training” this week, the club said.
The return of No. 10, even if he is expected as a substitute on Tuesday for lack of rhythm, is good news for Mauricio Pochettino, whose team has suffered without the creative qualities of the Brazilian, one of the most influential players in the team. Touched in Saint-Etienne on November 28, Neymar (30) resumed the race on January 26. He took part, Monday morning, in fifteen minutes of collective training open to the media.
Author of three goals in 14 games, the former FC Barcelona player made a timid start to the season, like the trio he made up with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, in the running-in phase.
With Neymar, as well as Ander Herrera, back after treating muscle discomfort in one thigh, PSG have a full squad to face Real, with the exception of Sergio Ramos.
The presence of the Spanish defender was more than compromised after the announcement of the PSG at the end of January, indicating that he had again injured a calf. Signed in July, the 35-year-old missed the first five months of competition due to calf problems.
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PSG haven’t specified a return date for the player. “A new point will be made in a week”was content to indicate the capital club on Tuesday.