Injuries are not leaving Neymar behind. After being out for a year, he was knocked out again. This time, however, he will be out of the field for 4 to 6 weeks.
He suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League. Rumors about his future at the Saudi club have started to swirl after suffering a fresh injury.
After a 12-month injury break, Neymar has been able to play in two matches for the club. In the 3-0 win over Iran's Esteghlal, however, he was substituted in the 58th minute. But could not facilitate. At one stage of the game, the leg feels tight. Left the field again with three minutes remaining.
Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus gave details about Neymar's injury. “Unfortunately the injury is not less serious,” he said in Riyadh on Wednesday. He felt severe muscle pain. It's not about the knee.'
According to the club, Neymar has a hamstring tear. It may take 4-6 weeks for him to return to the field due to treatment and rehabilitation.
However, with Neymar's injury, rumors are spreading about his career in the Saudi media. They say, this time the Brazilian star may not be registered. As his contract expires in June 2025.
After signing in August 2023, Neymar has played only 7 matches for the 19-time Saudi champions. Neymar is not currently registered to play in the domestic league. Because the club already has a full contingent of 10 foreign players. However, he is not barred from playing in continental tournaments. The new window of registration will open next January.
