Neymar is offered to play for Saudi Arabian membership Al-Hilal in an Elite AFC Champions League match subsequent week after a yr on the sidelines because of damage.
His advertising and marketing firm NR Sports stated in a press release Saturday that the Brazilian’s love for soccer and his hope of taking part in within the subsequent World Cup is bringing him again to motion.
“Although there is no such thing as a closing determination on his return, the quantity 10 will be capable to play on Monday to proceed his extraordinary journey,” the assertion learn, referring to Al-Hilal’s match in opposition to Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates United. .
Neymar signed for the Riyadh group in August 2023 and performed simply 5 matches when he underwent surgical procedure after tearing the meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee whereas on worldwide obligation in October final yr.
“They had been days of ache, anguish and a terrific want for soccer, overcome with the assistance of household and mates, all the time current for our quantity 10”, learn the assertion. “And all of the followers all over the world who’ve given him all of the help on social media. The wait is over.”
A social media put up printed Saturday confirmed the 32-year-old speaking about his restoration and confirmed footage of his efforts to return.
“Every time I get harm, I come again,” Neymar stated tearfully in a video. “But I’m not going again midway.”
Neymar returned to coaching in July, however in September his coach Jorge Jesus dampened expectations of a right away return. The Portuguese coach didn’t affirm that Neymar will play on Monday.
Neymar, whose two-year contract expires subsequent August, can play in elite AFC Champions League matches because the continental competitors has no restrictions on the variety of international gamers allowed. This is just not the case within the Saudi Pro League, which is able to solely see him return in January.
If he’s match, Neymar might return to the Brazilian nationwide group within the two qualifying rounds for the South American World Cup scheduled for November.
Associated Press reporting.
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