just a year ago Neymar suffered a serious knee injury with the Brazilian team and, after a very long recovery, is ready to reappear with his team, Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia, in an Asian Champions League match that will take place on Monday against Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates.
NR Sports, Neymar’s marketing company, reported today in a statement that the Brazilian star’s love for soccer and his hopes of playing in the 2026 World Cup are pushing him to return to the field of play. .
“Although there is no final decision on his return, number 10 is ready to play on Monday to continue his remarkable career,” the statement reveals.
He only played 5 games for Al HIlal before he got injured
Neymar, now 32 years old, He signed for Al Hilal in Riyadh in August 2023 and he had barely played five games when he underwent surgery in November after breaking on October 17 of that year the meniscus and the anterior cruciate ligament of the left knee in a match between Brazil against Uruguay in the South American qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.
“These are days of pain, sorrow and longing for football, overcome with the help of family and friends, always there for our number 10. And to all the fans around the world who gave him of all social network support” , added the NR Sports statement, “The wait is over.”
The statement through social networks was accompanied by a video in which Neymar talks about his recovery and photos of his efforts during his recovery. “Every time I get injured, I come back. But I don’t come back halfway,” she says through tears.
Jorge Jesus did not speak
Neymar returned to training in Julybut in September Jorge Jesus, Al Hilal coach, reduced expectations of an immediate return. The Portuguese coach did not confirm whether the Brazilian will play on Monday.
Neymar, whose two-year contract expires in August 2025are eligible to play elite matches in the Asian Champions League, as the continental competition has no restrictions on the number of foreign players allowed.
That’s not the case in the Saudi Por League, where he won’t be able to play until January. If he fully recovers, Neymar could return to the Brazilian team in the second round of the South American group for the 2026 World Cup scheduled for November.
Source: La Verdad
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