- PSG coach, Unai Emery, has said that Neymar will be available to face Real Madrid in the Champions League second leg
- The Spanish coach also denied claims that the Brazilian superstar has been operated on the ankle
- Reports earlier claimed that the former Barcelona winger will be out for up to eight weeks
Paris Saint Germain coach Unai Emery has denied reports that Neymar has been operated and has stated that the Brazilian will be ready to face Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The world's most expensive player has been sent for scans after he got injured in the 3-0 win over Marseille last weekend.
However, Emery, has insisted that the 26-year-old has not had an operation, in spite of claims from the media.
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Neymar in pains after spraining his ankle/Photo Credit: The Eagle
The 46-year-old said: "The information that Neymar has been operated on is false.
"I spoke with the doctor on Tuesday morning and he explained to me what the exams revealed.
"I also talked about it with Antero (Henrique), the president and the player.
"Neymar wants to play every game, for Real Madrid he is very focused.
"I think there is a small option for him to be ready for the match."
Neymar suffered a fractured metatarsal and sprained ankle in the collision, and remains a major doubt for the Champions League clash with Real, who will be bringing a 3-1 aggregate lead to Parc des Princes on March 6.
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However, Emery's claim is good news for Parisians and Brazilians, who will need Neymar's inspiration in their World Cup bid this summer.
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The Brazilian talisman have scored 26 goals for the French outfit since making a world record move from Barcelona in the summer.
Neymar has been rumoured with a move away from France as Los Blancos are be willing to break another transfer record if a deal with the Spanish club pulls through.
Neymar had a decent game in the Champions League first leg against Real at the Bernabeu but missed a glorious chance to put his side ahead but he sold a dummy that helped Rabbiot put their side ahead.
Ronaldo netted a brace and Marcelo wrapped up the scoring as the defending Champions have a priceless two-goal advantage for a quarter final berth.
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