Barcelona order Neymar to gain weight

Barcelona doctor Ricard Pruna, has asked new signing Neymar, to gain some weight ahead of the new season, so he can reach his peak physical condition.

The former Santos star has undergone his Barca medical and completed his €57 million move, but the club’s doctor still feels the Brazilian needs to bulk up a bit.

“My first impression is that Neymar needs to gain a pound or two. Our medical inspection was done quickly and his weight is just another data point,” Pruna told the club’s official website.

“We’ll get to know the player over the course of the season and we’ll constantly add to our data input. With this information we’ll know what his ideal weight should be.

“The first impression is that he weighs 64.5 kilos and he has a tendency to lose weight. Perhaps he needs to add a kilo or two, but I can’t say exactly how many.”

The 21-year-old is currently showing great form at the Confederations Cup in his home country and has scored two stunning goals already, to lead Brazil into the semi-finals.

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