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Lyon s Thiago Mendes prepares to kick the ball during their French League One soccer match against Lille in Decines, near Lyon, central France, Sunday, April 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) April 25, 2021 - 3:40 PM
PARIS - Canadian international Jonathan David scored to help Lille rally from 2-0 down and win 3-2 at rival Lyon on Sunday, reclaiming first place from Paris Saint-Germain by one point with four games left in a thrilling French league race.
Lille looked to be heading for only its fourth defeat of the season after forward Islam Slimani fired fourth-place Lyon ahead, and central defender Jose Fonte put through his own net in a one-sided first half.
Paris St Germain forward Neymar expected to return in January following ankle injury
Brazilian playmaker was seen crying as he was carried off on a stretcher following a tackle by Lyon s Thiago Mendes last weekend; news means Neymar should recover in time for the first leg of PSG s Champions League last 16 tie against his former club Barcelona in February
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Saturday 19 December 2020 14:33, UK Image: Neymar was carried off on a stretcher following a tackle by Lyon s Thiago Mendes last weekend
Paris St Germain forward Neymar is likely to return in January after picking up an ankle injury against Olympique Lyonnais last weekend.
Neymar set for January return
French giants PSG say striker continues to receive treatment after picking up ankle injury last weekend
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December 20, 2020
PARIS:
Paris St Germain forward Neymar is likely to return in January after picking up an ankle injury against Olympique Lyonnais last weekend, the Ligue 1 champions said on Saturday.
Brazilian playmaker Neymar, who has previously suffered serious foot injuries in 2018 and 2019, was seen crying as he was carried off on a stretcher following a tackle by Lyon’s Thiago Mendes, who was shown a straight red card. Following the sprain to his left ankle, there is some bruising to the bone and he continues to undergo treatment at the training ground, PSG said in a statement here. He is expected to make his return in January.
PSG s Neymar falls in pain during the League One football match against Lyon, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus).
Neymar will not play again for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this year but should be back in action in January after his ankle injury scare.
There were fears the Brazilian had suffered a break when he had to be carried off on a stretcher in last Sunday s Ligue 1 match against Lyon.
Neymar was tackled by Lyon s Thiago Mendes, who was sent off following a VAR review, but concerns for the striker s well-being were eased when the injury was diagnosed as a sprain.
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