Neymar exited Brazil’s World Cup qualifier at Uruguay on Tuesday before halftime with what could be a serious injury for the team’s leading goalscorer.
He was knocked to the ground by Nicolas de la Cruz in first-half stoppage time and was taken off the field in a cart while in tears. He came off the cart and then hobbled to the locker room with assistance, likely to receive medical treatment.
Per Brazilian broadcaster Globo, the player suffered a severe knee twist, which could signal ligament damage.
Richarlison came on in his place.
Though only some specifics were immediately shared about Neymar’s injury, the forward could face yet another spell on the sidelines. He has spent much of the last year dealing with different medical issues, including an ankle problem that required surgery last winter. His debut for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal was also delayed while he dealt with an injury which made him a doubt for last month’s Brazil games, but he was able to play for his national team.
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Brazil were down 1-0 to Uruguay when Neymar came off. They eventually lost 2-0, which snapped the team’s unbeaten run to World Cup qualifying. The five-time world champions won their first two matches of the campaign last month but were held to a draw on Thursday by Venezuela.