Brazilian soccer superstar Nima was unfortunate to suffer a serious injury during Wednesday's (18) World Cup qualifier. Both his club Hilal and the Brazilian Football Federation have confirmed that Nima, 31, has suffered the worst of it - a tear in both the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee. He is expected to undergo surgery and be out for up to eight months afterward. This means that Nima not only ended the season early, but also may miss the CONCACAF Cup next summer. It is reported that Nima's injury time in the past 5 years is almost close to 2 years, which makes people worry about his future.
Nima was carried off the pitch on a stretcher in agony after he accidentally suffered a serious injury to his left foot just before the end of the first half of the match away to Uruguay on behalf of Brazil. Hilal, the Saudi club he plays for, released a statement saying, "The results of the tests show that Nima has torn the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee, and we will schedule a time for surgery, which has not yet been determined, as well as a post-surgery rehabilitation program." Nima made just five appearances for the team the summer he joined Hilal, scoring one goal.
After confirming his serious injury, Nima said, "It's a sad time, the darkest days of my life. I feel strong ...... but this time I really, really need the support of my family and friends. Injuries are not easy to bear and I will have to undergo surgery again after completing and recovering from ......4 months. I will keep the faith and believe that God will set me right."
As the "goal king" in the history of Brazilian soccer, Nima has been plagued by injuries in recent years. According to Spanish Marca statistics, since 2018, Nima's absence due to injuries totaled 640 days, with a total of 16 large and small injuries, including left and right ankle and metatarsal fractures. But this is the first time Nima suffered a knee injury, and it is also one of the most serious injuries in his soccer career.
