Neymar Exits Brazil Friendly vs. Nigeria With Injury Scare

Playing for Brazil against Nigeria in Singapore, the PSG forward felt some discomfort in his left thigh while pointing to his hamstring and was forced to leave the game after only 12 minutes of action.

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Neymar's ongoing injury issues continue as he left early during Brazil's friendly against Nigeria in Singapore. The PSG attacker could only last 12 minutes when he felt some discomfort in his left thigh while pointing to his hamstring and Tite was forced to replace him with Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho.

Neymar can't catch a break 🤕#BRANGA pic.twitter.com/c4Evv0bk7M

— GOAL (@goal) October 13, 2019

Once on the bench, Neymar had ice on the injury. Despite not fully knowing the extent of the injury just yet, this may be a sign that PSG might have to once again prepare for his absence.

2019 has not been a friend to Neymar, who suffered an ankle injury earlier in the year during Brazil's friendly against Qatar and forced him to miss Copa America.

Now, finally after resolving his issues with Thomas Tuchel's PSG (and scoring goals in the process this season) Neymar might have to put another pause on his campaign due to injury. 

Brazil tied 1-1 with Nigeria after Casemiro canceled out Joe Aribo's opener in the first half.