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Neymar stretchered off in tears after nasty looking injury in huge blow to PSG ahead of Bayern Munich clash

NEYMAR went off in tears after appearing to sustain a nasty ankle injury while playing for PSG against Lille.

The Brazilian was stretchered off in the 51st minute, and is now a huge doubt to feature in his side’s Champions League second leg against Bayern Munich.

Neymar writhed in agony after twisting his ankle
Neymar writhed in agony after twisting his ankleCredit: AFP

Things had been going swimmingly for PSG, who led 2-0 through brilliant goals by Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.

But things began to go wrong on 24 minutes, when Bafode Diakite pulled one back for Lille.

Disaster struck shortly after half-time, when Neymar landed awkwardly on the halfway line, twisting his ankle in the process.

He receive lengthy on-field treatment, with the stretcher being called.

The Brazilian had to be stretchered off
The Brazilian had to be stretchered offCredit: AP

Neymar initially tried to walk off himself, but after one step realised that he’d need the stretcher after all.

The tearful star eventually lay down and was carried off, being replaced by Hugo Ekitike.

Things went from bad to worse just five minutes later, when Lille were awarded a penalty for a soft handball.

Canadian ace Jonathan David made no mistake, levelling the match at 2-2.

The 31-year-old's ankle twisted horribly in the turf
The 31-year-old’s ankle twisted horribly in the turfCredit: AFP

Lille attacker Jonathan Bamba then completed the sensational turnaround on 69 minutes, thumping the ball beyond Gianluigi Donnarumma on the half-volley.

PSG turned it around in spectacular fashion, however, equalising on 87 minutes through Mbappe.

Lionel Messi then made it a finish to remember, scoring a brilliant 95th minute free-kick to snatch it for his side.

Christophe Galtier’s men went into today’s match in a rocky run of form – losing three games in a row in all competitions for the first time since 2011.

Their skid started with a 2-1 Coupe de France dumping at the hands of fierce rivals Marseille, before a 3-1 loss at Monaco in Ligue 1.

They were then beaten 1-0 by Bayern at Parc des Princes in mid-week, with Mbappe having a late equaliser chalked off following a VAR check.

PSG face a tricky trip to Marseille in the league next weekend, before a home match against reigning Coupe de France winners Nantes.

Their second leg against Bayern is scheduled for March 8.

Lionel Messi celebrates his amazing last-gasp winner
Lionel Messi celebrates his amazing last-gasp winnerCredit: AP

 

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