PSG star Neymar's latest injury draws mockery among the French press

PSG star Neymar's latest injury draws mockery among the French press

Neymar se retiró lesionado ante Nigeria / | TWITTER

The Brazilian was injured while on international duty over the weekend

Neymar's latest injury while on international duty with Brazil has begun to draw the first ironic comments from the French press. 

After the summer's biggest transfer saga came to an end and Neymar returned to Paris Saint-Germain in goalscoring form, Neymar has got injured again during a friendly with Brazil. This time he lasted 11 minutes on the field of play. 

It's an injury which hasn't been well received in Paris. But while there's some concern about another fitness issue, some media in France are mocking the Brazilian, as is the case with Le Parisien. 

In Monday's paper, the published a cartoon about his latest injury. In the image, you can see Neymar consulting with a doctor under the title: "Concern over Neymar's new injury." 

The doctor is saying to Neymar: "It's nothing serious and the Carnaval is still four months away. You will be recovered by then." Neymar, in the cartoon, responds: "What a shame." 

Meanwhile, Neymar's uploaded a photograph to social media which reveals he is already back in Paris doing recovery work. 

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