Neymar suffering from anaemia

Rio de Janeiro: Barcelona striker Neymar has been diagnosed with anaemia, a blood disorder that affects the reproduction of red blood cells, Brazilian media reported.

The 21-year-old striker was found to be suffering following routine blood tests conducted by Barcelona medical staff. He has reportedly been given a refined training programme and is in doubt for the Catalan club`s pre-season tour of Thailand. The diagnosis comes less than a month after Neymar underwent surgery to remove tonsils. The star has already appeared twice for Barcelona, albeit as a substitute, since he began training with the club July 29. He played 12 minutes in a 2-2 draw against Poland`s Lechia Gdansk and came on at half-time in Barcelona`s 8-0 victory over his former club Santos.’ IANS