Zinedine Zidane wants PSG's Neymar to recover in time for Champions League clash against Real Madrid

The world's most expensive player was was carried off towards the end of PSG's 3-0 derby win over Olympique Marseille on Sunday night

'I never want a player to miss a game due to injury' (Getty)

Zinedine Zidane has said he hopes Neymar recovers from injury in time to face his Real Madrid side for the return leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain next week.

The world's most expensive player was in tears as he was carried off towards the end of PSG's 3-0 derby win over Olympique Marseille on Sunday night, meaning his side had to play the remainder of the game with 10 men while sparking fears that he could miss the end of the season and even the World Cup.

PSG coach Unai Emery said he was optimistic that the Brazilian would be available to face Madrid as the Ligue 1 leaders attempt to mount a comeback after going down 3-1 at the Bernabeu.

And even though it would damage his own side's chances, Zidane said he was keen to see a player of such talent back on the biggest stage as soon as possible.

"I don't like to see players get injured and I hope he can be back for the game, I never want a player to miss a game due to injury," Zidane said on Monday morning.

"I don't think it (the injury) will have a big influence on the game, as there will always be someone who can play instead of him. I was watching the game and I was sad when he (Neymar) got injured."

Neymar posted a picture of his heavily bandaged ankle on social media on Monday but did not comment on the severity of the injury.