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Neymar Injury Update: Brazilian Forward Rejoins Santos on Six-Month Deal After Al-Hilal Exit Following Injury Setback

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Neymar Injury Update: Brazilian Forward Rejoins Santos on Six-Month Deal After Al-Hilal Exit Following Injury Setback

The Brazilian superstar Neymar recently returned to action after a year away with hopes of revitalizing his career and aura, but his bad luck isn’t going anywhere. He made his awaited return in Al Hilal’s clash against Al-Ain clash where he played 13 minutes which got the fans hyped up over the prospect of seeing the samba magic back in action. However, his second cameo which was expected as a step towards redemption, has turned out to be his biggest nightmare as he not only picked up an injury, but clouds are hanging over his future as well.

In his second appearance, Neymar pulled up his hamstring muscle and was subbed off in the 29th minute. He looked in severe pain while limping off the pitch right after returning from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, his unnatural exit has once again raised questions about his fitness and recovery.

Following the release of scan reports, it was estimated Neymar would need at least 3 weeks to recover. However, Al Hilal forward decided to rejoin his boyhood club on six months deal following an injury scare.

How does Neymar react to injury fear?

After being taken off the field, the 32-year-old showed his frustration by throwing his shin pads as he took a seat on the bench following sustaining a cramp in the middle of the action in the Champions League outings, during his second substitute appearance. The Al Hilal club has revealed that Neymar has unfortunately sustained a tear in his hamstring and will be placed on a treatment and rehabilitation scheme for the next four to six weeks.

Nonetheless, post-match, the forward shared an update on his Instagram account posting a story with a caption, saying, “I felt like a cramp but very strong! I will do exams and hope it’s nothing more”, he wrote, “It’s normal for this to happen after 1 year, the doctors had already warned me, this is why I need to be careful and have more minutes to play”.

Neymar injury: when is Neymar coming back?

Neymar’s injury left a big hole in Brazil’s lineup and it was evident in the team’s performance that the team is missing their talisman forward on the field. His recent return came as a big boost for Al Hilal and the Brazilian national team, but his recent fresh hamstring concern indicates that his comeback to club duty is on hold, as of now till further details are revealed about his condition.

Earlier, Brazil head coach Dorival Júnior had cleared the air around Neymar’s absence from the Brazilian squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, saying he doesn’t want to rush him and wants to give him time to regain his fitness.

In the Press conference during Brazil’s squad announcement for the upcoming International games, “We decided not to bring him so as not to rush things, “Dorival Júnior, said, ”He’s practically fully recovered, but he only had a few minutes, which weighed heavily on the decision.” on his decision to left out the former PSG forward.

Dorival has cleared his stance on Neymar’s situation as he also wants to reinstate the Brazilian superstar as soon as possible. The Brazilian manager accepted, that he wants to be careful with Neymar’s fitness and wants him to regain full match preferably with his club before he calls up him.

Rumours have been that he has gotten offers with Danilo and several other players from Santos FC worth a deal of $1 billion and 300 million combined.

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Neymar set to return to his boyhood club in Brazil

According to New York Times report, Neymar has agreed to join boyhood club Santos on a six-month contract after leaving Al Hilal. On January 27, it was revealed that the 32-year-old Brazillian international has opted to mutually terminate his contract with the Saudi Pro League club.

The former Barcelona star made his professional debut with the club back in 2009 at 17 and played 225 matches netting an incredible 126 goals and 64 assists helping the club to become the Brazilian champions in the 2009/10 season.

Former Al Hilal striker will travel from Saudi Arabia to Brazil today (30 January), will be presented at the Arena Mercado Livre Pacaembu on Friday, and will arrive at Vila Belmiro by Helicopter soon after.

Neymar Jr to take on ex-teammate Kylian Mbappe at FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The newly introduced 32-club FIFA Club World Cup 2025 extravaganza will kick off next summer, and the draws to decide the fixtures and opponents have also been finalised.

The 15th time European champions Real Madrid were drawn into Group H, which consisted of Al-Hilal, FC Salzburg, and CF Pachuca from Mexico. It means that, for the first time, Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal and La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid will lock horns against each other.

It will also serve as the first meeting between the two former teammates and friends, Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe after leaving Paris Saint Germain. The Brazilian icon has had a forgettable experience in Saudi Arabia due to his long-term injury, meanwhile, the Frenchman is also going through a tough phase in Spain.

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Neymar speaks on his relation with PSG fans

Al Hilal star Neymar spoke on the deteriorated relationship with PSG for the first time since leaving the French Captial in the summer of 2024 to sign for the Saudi Arabian champions.

“I don’t hold any grudges, he said, “but I was a bit sad about how I was treated by the fans, especially when they came to my home, wanting to invade my house, insult me, or beat me up.”

“For me, they crossed the line. Our relationship was no longer respectful, while I always respected them… It was really a complicated situation. I was sad about how I was treated in the end, but that’s in the past,”

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