Brazilian star Nima was rumored to be out of action for six months after sustaining a serious injury in the World Cup qualifying round in October. Samba Corps doctor Rasma has revealed that the 31-year-old striker will need to recuperate for at least nine months, and will definitely not be involved in the Copa América, which will be held in June and July next year, but he is expected to be back in time for the next season's tournament in August next year.
Nima has undergone surgery for cruciate ligament and meniscus injuries in his left knee. When asked when the star, who plays for Saudi Arabian giants Hilal, would be able to return to action, Brazilian army doctor Dr. Rasma said, "It's too early to talk about a return to action, and it doesn't make sense to speed up the rehab process or to take unnecessary risks, but we hope that he'll be ready to play by the start of the new season in the summer of 2024, which means August next year. We expect him to be ready by the start of the new season in the summer of 2024, next August."
