In just his second meeting back on the court with the Al Hilalthe Brazilian Neymarwas replaced due to a muscle injury.
Neymarthe 31-year-old forward, once again faces a bitter chapter in his career due to a new injury. After almost a year of recovery after suffering a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in the left kneethe Brazilian attacker returned to the fields with the Al Hilalbut his return has been brief and bitter.
In his second game since his reinstatement, Neymar suffered a muscle injury that took him off the field at 29 minutes. In a play in which he was trying to control the ball, the Brazilian felt pain in the back of his left leg, forcing him to leave the game immediately. This new ailment has generated concern among both the coaching staff and the fans of the Saudi team, who hoped to see the forward shine.
At the moment, the nature of the injury has not been reported, although it is expected to be something temporary that will allow him to return to the fields as soon as possible.
Other injuries in Neymar’s career
Throughout his career, Neymar has dealt with various injuries that have interrupted their performance. His history includes several ailments, among the most notable:
- Fracture of a bone in the right foot at PSG in 2018, which left him out of the competition for several months and which was repeated in 2019.
- Right ankle injury during the 2022 World Cup, which compromised their participation in the tournament.
- Hamstring strain in 2021, which kept him out of the game at crucial moments for his team.
Constant injuries have been an obstacle for Neymar, affecting his continuity at clubs such as Barcelona, PSG and now Al Hilal, and calling into question his ability to stay fit in the long term.
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