Star footballer returns to training and takesatrip with his Saudi Pro League club before their AFC Champions League match.
Published On 20 Oct 2024
Brazilian forward Neymar Jr is set to make his return from a yearlong injury layoff after training and takingatrip with his club Al Hilal before their Asian Champions League videogame in the United Arab Emirates, the Saudi Pro League club hasactually verified.
“Al Hilal is pleased to reveal that Neymar will signupwith the team for the away journey to Al Ain. He’s back,” the club stated on Saturday.
“Neymar tookpart in group training after finishing his healing program,” Al Hilal published on their social media.
Earlier, Neymar’s marketing business NR Sports likewise verified his possible return in Monday’s Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Champions league Elite match.
“The number 10 will be able to play on Monday to bring on with his impressive trajectory,” the declaration stated, in a recommendation to the match.
Welcome back, @neymarjr 💙 pic.twitter.com/UY4TiiNDNo
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) October 19, 2024
Photos published by Al Hilal revealed Neymar taking part in a group training session and signingupwith the Al Hilal team for their journey to the UAE for their match versus the UAE Pro League club.
The 32-year-old Brazil forward has not played consideringthat sustaining the injury throughout his country’s CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier versus Uruguay in October last year.
He suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and wentthrough surgicaltreatment in November.
Having moved to Saudi Arabia from French champs Paris Saint