It’s yet another comeback after yet another injury. Hit in the hamstring on November 4 during his second appearance after a year of absence, Neymar returned to the field and scored Al-Hilal’s first goal against Al-Fayha in a friendly match (2-0) this Monday. On a pass from the former Bordeaux player Malcom, Neymar deceived the opposing goalkeeper with a cross shot from the right.
The Brazilian therefore applies for the next meeting, on January 7 in the King Cup against Al-Ittihad, club of Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté. Another return for a player who did not really have the opportunity to admire his talent in Saudi Arabia. Neymar, who returned after a year of absence due to a serious injury, had to leave the pitch on November 4 during the victory (3-0) in the Asian Champions League of his Saudi club Al Hilal against Esteghlal’s Iranian team.
The top scorer in Brazil’s history, 32, previously injured his cruciate ligament and meniscus on October 17, 2023 with his selection in a qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup against Uruguay. Before his injury, Neymar had only played five games with the Saudi club which he joined in August 2023 from Paris SG for some 100 million euros per season, according to media reports.
