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Video: Neymar stretched off after bizarre ankle injury in PSG win

Paris Saint-Germain managed to beatSaint-Etienne 3-1 inMatchday 15 of the French Ligue 1. However, it was Neymar who paid the price of the win, having suffered an unusual injury to his left ankle.

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Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain reacts after a missed chance
© Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesNeymar of Paris Saint-Germain reacts after a missed chance

Ligue 1 leadersParis Saint-Germainhave celebrated a 3-1 victory over Saint-Etienne,prevailing inthe duel to reach the thirteenth victory in the French league after 15 matchdays. Sergio Ramos has finally got a chance to startfrom the first minute,marking his debut for Les Parisiens.

However, the guests came across a strong opponent, as they were the ones to take the lead in thematch. Denis Buanga took advantage of aGianluigi Donnarumma mistake,to give thehosts an advantage in the 25th minute. It is what wokeup the favorite side, as Marquinhos used Lionel Messi’s cross from a free-kick and equalized it just before the break.

After a difficult pressure from the Red-and-Blues, Lionel Messi grabbed another assist this season, successfully locatingAngel Di Maria, who was left all alone to eventuallygive PSG the lead. Mauricio Pochettino’s put an end to the matchwhen Marquinhos found the net once again just before the final whistle.

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Neymar suffers a terrible injury, leaves the pitch in tears

Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain looks on as he warms up. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain looks on as he warms up. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Sergio Ramos’ ultimate Paris Saint-Germain debut hadbeen, however, overshadowed by Neymars horrific ankle injury. During aterrible landing, Neymar awkwardly injured his ankle,and as a result, he was stretchered offin discomfort. It immediately became clear that could be a bad and serious injury.

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It didn’t look at all good for the Brazilian, who has already had similar injuries in the past and missed huge parts of the previous seasons consequently. The 29-year-old forward was instantlytaken off the field on a stretcher and was replaced by Eric Dina in the 88th minute.

The PSG star, wholeft the field in tears, was actually the first one to net in theSaint-Etienne clash, but his goal was later disallowed due to an offside. It remains to be seen how much time the Brazilian ace will be away, butaccording to the initial rumors, it couldkeep him ruled out for a long time.

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