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Neymar Undergoes Successful Surgery on Foot Injury

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has undergone successful surgery on his fractured metatarsal in Brazil, his club have confirmed.

A club statement read: "Neymar Jr underwent surgery today at the Materdei Hospital in Belo Horizonte.

"The operation, conducted by Doctor Rodrigo Lasmar, was successful. The operation consisted of the laying of a screw associated with a transplant fixed at the level of the lesion of the fifth metatarsal of the right foot.

"Re-education will begin immediately under the direction of a club physiotherapist. Neymar's injury will be assessed in six weeks' time to establish a possible date for his return to training.