Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. has just created a stir after news broke that he will have to undergo knee surgery.

The announcement comes immediately after the forward managed to save the club of his origins, Santos of Brazil, from losing the category.

Although surgery usually involves a long period of absence, the player’s objective is clear and ambitious.

Ney wants to be ready for the 2026 World Cup and be called up by the coach, Carlo Ancelotti.

Hope for the soccer star lies in the medical team that will treat him, headed by the famous “miracle doctor” and the physiotherapist Eduardo.

This specialist is widely recognized in Brazil for achieving recoveries of soccer players in record times.

A notable example of his effectiveness was the case of defender David Luiz in 2015, whom he treated during his time at PSG.

An injury that normally would have required more than two months of recovery was resolved by Eduardo in just ten days.

Will he miss the World Cup? Neymar will undergo knee surgery

Despite the imminent surgery and media pressure, Neymar has decided to take a brief break before facing his recovery.

In statements to Globo Esporte, the forward was categorical about his plan: “I’m going to disconnect from football for about 10 days, I need it. Then I’m going to have surgery (knee injury) and, from there, I’m going to focus on the last mission.”

With these words, the player cleared up any doubts about his priorities in the medium term.

“What is the last mission? THE 2026 WORLD CUP,” Neymar said. The intervention and the subsequent rehabilitation process will be crucial, since they will set the tone for his return to the fields and his availability for the National Team.

With the support of the “miracle doctor” and the history of amazing recoveries, the Brazilian idol clings to the possibility of shortening the deadlines and leading his team in the next World Cup event, a goal that now becomes his maximum motivation.

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