The UEFA Champions League returns as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) clashes with Real Madrid in the much anticipated last-16 encounter next week Tuesday. PSG sees the return of Neymar Jnr, 2 months after suffering from a horrific ligament injury during their 3-1 victory against Saint-Etienne in November.
Images of the Brazilian in training with the PSG squad emerged, after the medical team of the club confirmed that he had started with running again.
Medical update 📌@Aspetar
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 26, 2022
The 30-year-old will seek to make his first appearance against Renne in L’Equipes’ Ligue 1 match on Friday night since his return from injury.
Neymar is expected to start from the bench ahead of the encounter with Madrid due to match fitness reasons.