Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior has sent Brazil teammate Neymar a message of strength after the Al-Hilal superstar ruptured his ACL.
Neymar sustained an ACL injury and tore his meniscus in Selecao’s 2-0 defeat to Uruguay in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday (October 17). The 31-year-old is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines with fears growing that his career could be coming to an end.
Vinicius looked to lift his fellow countryman’s spirit with a post on his Instagram story. He stated:”Have a nice recovery! Te amo (Neymar).”
Vinicius Junior’s Instagram story.
The Al-Hilal frontman’s injury occurred in the 45+1st minute of the loss to Uruguay. He collided with Uruguayan midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz before being left on the ground in a heap.
The tearful former Paris Saint-Germain star was taken off on a stretcher with his head in his hands. He missed 14 of PSG’s games as they won the Ligue 1 title after undergoing surgery on a ligament injury.
Neymar is set to go under the knife again and will miss many months of action with his new Saudi Pro League club. He joined Al-Hilal from the Parisians this past summer for €90 million.
