Neymar suffers injury ahead of crucial clash with Liverpool

Brazil forward Neymar suffered a nasty looking groin injury and had to be withdrawn after just eight minutes of his side’s international friendly against Cameroon.

Fans flocked to Stadium MK to see the superstar in action, but they were treated to just six minutes of action from the 26-year-old.

After two minutes of attempting to get back on his feet, Neymar was substituted with fans left disappointed.

It could represent a huge blow for PSG, who take on Liverpool in their huge Champions League Group C clash at the Parc des Princes next week on November 28.

The Brazil captain cut a dejected figure as he limped off to be replaced by Richarlison on a very chilly night in Milton Keynes.

PSG are currently third in Group C, a point behind Liverpool, who are joint top with Napoli, making their upcoming clash particularly important.

Brazil went on to win the match with Neymar’s replacement Richarlison scoring the only goal a minute before half-time.

Neymar’s injury was not the only concern for PSG – who are at home to Liverpool next Wednesday in a crucial Champions League game – with his club strike partner Kylian Mbappé also withdrawn before half-time in France’s 1-0 friendly win against Uruguay. The forward fell awkwardly on his right shoulder after a challenge by Uruguay goalkeeper Marin Campana.

Meanwhile, the Brazil manager, Tite, lauded the impact of Richarlison after the Everton forward headed in the winner on the stroke of half-time.

Tite said: “I was not surprised by Richarlison’s performance. What I saw today was the continuation of him always coming on and playing well for Brazil. In his first game he really impressed with his incision and his finishing, both his head and on the floor.

“I’ve also seen him play on the wing for Brazil and play really well and because of his qualities in training we can also imagine him playing as a second striker as well. He’s someone who’s really impressed me since coming into the team.”