Neymar Jr. was subbed off the field just minutes into Al Hilal’s AFC Champions League clash against Esteghlal in his second game since returning from his injury.
The Brazilian star, who had recently been recovering from a previous injury, came on as a substitute at the 57th minute but soon had to be replaced, raising concerns about his comeback.
The incident occurred when Neymar stretched his right leg to try to reach a pass from teammate Marcos Leonardo, but the ball ended up just out of reach. Immediately after the play, Neymar grabbed his leg and signaled for a substitution.
It appears to be a minor muscle issue and not something causing major concern for Al Hilal. However, to clarify Neymar’s situation, the club’s official medical report will need to be released. Al Hilal’s next match is scheduled for November 26giving the Brazilian star some time to recover.
This is the play where Neymar pulls his hamstring.
Overextends the right leg trying to control the pass from Marcos Leonardo.
Nothing serious & his next game for Al Hilal is on the 26th of November anyways.
What injury did Neymar suffer?
Neymar recovered from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and a meniscus injury in his left leg, which he sustained during a World Cup 2026 Qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023. While Brazil faced a 2-0 defeat in that match, the more significant setback was Neymar’s serious injury, which has sidelined him for an extended period.
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