It’s been a year since Neymar joined Al-Hilal, and what a year it’s been. When he signed on for a staggering 90 million euros, fans expected fireworks.
Here to shine ✨
“Neymar” in the famous BLUE and WHITE 🔵⚪️#Neymar_Hilali 🤩💙 pic.twitter.com/xfWQHPsgTF
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) August 15, 2023
Instead, they got a fizzle, courtesy of a nasty knee injury that’s kept him off the field for most of the season.
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Since his move in 2023, Neymar has played just five games. In those appearances, he managed one goal and two assists.
NEYMAR’s Debut 😍#AlHilal 💙#AlHilal_AlRiyadh pic.twitter.com/AIqunRL4fm
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) September 15, 2023
The injury happened during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay last October, and it was a bad one: a ruptured ACL and damaged meniscus in his left knee.
The medical tests “NEYMAR ” underwent, confirmed the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Meniscus tear injury in his knee, he will be going through surgery and then a treatment program that will be determined later..
Return Stronger @neymarjr 💙#AlHilal pic.twitter.com/5I3u7F7wQm
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) October 18, 2023
Neymar’s been out of the game for 41 matches this season, and that’s a tough pill to swallow for Al-Hilal, who really banked on him making a big impact. But there’s a silver lining—Neymar’s getting back in shape. He’s been training hard at Al-Hilal’s camp, gearing up for a comeback in September.
📸 @neymarjr continues with his program at the Club headquarters 💪🏻💙#AlHilal pic.twitter.com/v3VZyTQOzZ
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) August 15, 2024
With his contract running until June 2025, the clock’s ticking. Al-Hilal and their fans are itching to see if Neymar can turn things around. After all, with such a big investment riding on his shoulders, the next few months could be make-or-break.
