Neymar return | Al-Hilal | Knee injury

Neymar has returned to training with Al-Hilal after recovering from a serious knee injury.

He is set to join the squad for their important Asian Champions League match against Al-Ain.

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Neymar had been out of action since tearing his ACL during a World Cup qualifier in October 2023, which required surgery and caused him to miss several key tournaments.

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His return is seen as a major boost for Al-Hilal, which signed him for $97.8 million in 2023, though his time in Saudi Arabia was initially plagued by injuries.

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Al-Hilal confirmed Neymar’s recovery and participation in team training, with fans excited for his comeback.

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The team hopes Neymar’s presence will improve their performance in both domestic and international competitions.

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As Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, expectations for Neymar are high as he aims to avoid further setbacks.

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His return will be closely watched in their upcoming match against Al-Ain.

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