Neymar suffers ankle sprain

Barcelona are likely to be without Neymar for the opening round of the League after the forward sprained his ankle.

Mundo Deportivo report that Neymar suffered the injury yesterday in training and doctors have confirmed he has sprained his left ankle.

Neymar only recently returned to action after fracturing his back while representing Brazil at the World Cup against Colombia.

He was due to give the pre-match Press conference today but Xavi Hernandez will take his palce.

Barca begin their League campaign on Sunday, at home to Elche.

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