Neymar picks up serious injury as Brazil lose 2-0 to Uruguay

<p>Brazil forward, Neymar Jr, left the pitch with a knee injury as they lost 2-0 to Uruguay in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.</p>, <p>Neymar was in tears as medics stretched him off at the end of the first half.</p>, <p>The former Paris Saint-Germain star was later seen leaving the stadium on crutches.</p>, <p>The 31-year-old tripped and fell during a run in the 44th minute at the Centenario Stadium and was immediately surrounded by players from both teams as he held his left knee.</p>, <p>He was eventually replaced by Richarlison.</p>, <p>Brazil team doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar said after the game that Neymar had already undergone tests and that more would be done on Wednesday.</p>, <p>“These 24 hours will be important to see how the knee will respond, how the swelling will be,” Lasmar said.</p>, <p>“Imaging tests that will define a definitive diagnosis. It’s too early to say if it’s a ligament injury. Let’s wait for the exams calmly, evaluate calmly, and as soon as we have a definition we will let you know.”</p>