While there was still hope that Neymar would make his debut for his new Saudi club Al-Hilal on September 1 in the Saudi Pro League Matchday 5 clash against rivals Al-Ittihad, we should still wait a bit before seeing the talent of the Brazilian expressed in Saudi Arabia.
Still recovering from an injury that kept him away from the field throughout the end of last season with PSG, Neymar is absent from the group for today’s summit meeting.
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The time it will take
Neymar was spotted turning away from the training ground last weekend, which has probably raised even more speculation about his return for today’s game, but it seems that Al Hilal want manage his case in the most careful way, to offer the whimsical number 10 all the necessary care he will need to see him return and be able to perform in the long term with Al Hilal.
Finally concerning this meeting, shock of this weekend in Saudi Arabia, Malcom will be representing the Brazilians in Al Hilal, with Michael on the bench, whereas Fabinho and Romarinho are the ones of Al Ittihad.
