In shock, this is Neymar Jr.'s physical change after his ligament injury

Three months have passed since Neymar Junior last stepped on a soccer field due to the cruciate ligament rupture he suffered. Despite the absence of the Brazilian attacker, he is still considered by public opinion as one of the best footballers in the world, but after his arrival in the Saudi Pro League, everything seems to indicate that his retirement from football is imminent.

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Being away from the fields has meant for 'Ney' also being away from the public eye. The last thing that was seen of him was, in the first instance, his Christmas cruise, then the birth of his second daughter and lastly, he was captured at the party of Romario, the former footballer and historic 'Scratch du Oro' .

Neymar attended the former striker's birthday, where he attracted a lot of attention from the world due to his physical change, as he was seen walking without crutches and without any complaints from the injury, but with a noticeable weight gain, something that has led the public to speculate about his retirement from professional sports.

Opinions on the matter were divided, there were those who assured that he will no longer return to the fields, or that he will do so to play his last season with Al Hilal, as well as there were those who assured that he is in great physical condition, because as he has shown in social networks has followed his rehabilitation to the letter.

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When was Neymar Jr injured?

Throughout his professional career, the Brazilian '10' has suffered multiple injuries that have slowed down his career, but this has been one of the most important. In October of last year, Ney suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the match between Brazil and Uruguay; Shortly afterward he underwent surgery, which was successful so it took him little time to begin the rehabilitation process. In this same process he gained weight, which could explain why he stayed away from the public eye.