Injuries and hospital beds are an integral part of Neymar’s career. This poster boy of Brazilian football has spent a large part of his football life waiting outside the field.
But Neymar may never have to wait like last year. ACL and knee injuries forced him to be sidelined for exactly one year and four days.
Fans like Neymar were waiting day after day. When will Neymar return from injury? Jorge Jesus or Brazilian coaches have heard this question many times. The wait ended last night. Neymar took the field against Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite. Although he did not get a goal-assist, the team got a great victory from the field.
Last year, on October 18, Neymar injured his left knee in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. In addition to the ACL injury, the meniscus of the knee was also injured. After the surgery, his rehabilitation process began. Since then, the ‘waiting for Neymar’ began. Ghuchal waits after 369 days. Neymar’s return to the field has become the biggest news in this match with Al Hilal’s 5-4 win at Al Ain and two hat-tricks.
Neymar created a goal opportunity from the bench. Exchanged passes with Aleksandar Mitrovic to create a shot from the box. Despite taking a shot, Neymar did not get a goal due to Al Ain goalkeeper. Neymar had a chance to score in the added 16 minutes of the match. He could not use that either.
Salem-Al Dasari scored a hat-trick for Al Hilal in this thrilling match of 9 goals. Sufian Rahimi scored a hat trick for Al Ain. Neymar’s team won the match with two hat-tricks.
Neymar joined the Saudi club in August last year. He played just 5 matches for the club before suffering a knee injury. Al Hilal has yet to register him in the Saudi Pro League. Neymar will not be seen in Saudi Pro League matches for the time being as he is unable to register before January.
