This Friday, Neymar received a tribute from his teammates and Al-Hilal supporters after his serious knee injury.
The adventure of Neymar in Saudi Arabia has already taken a big hit. Recruited by Al-Hilal for 90 million euros this summer, the Brazilian international took his first steps with his new club and even opened his goal counter against Nassaji in the Asian Champions League.
But it was with the Brazilian selection that the former Parisian was injured, against Uruguay during the defeat of the Seleçao in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. And this time, it is not at the ankle or muscle injury but a rupture of the cruciate ligament of the knee and a torn meniscus which will keep him away from the field until next June, limiting his chances of participating in the Copa America with Brazil.
📸 #الهلال تنتظر عودتك @neymarjr 💙 pic.twitter.com/pcZDnF5kaL
— نادي الهلال السعودي (@Alhilal_FC) October 20, 2023
Friday, Al-Hilal won (1-0) against Al Khaleej in the league and consolidated its leadership position. On this occasion, the players paid tribute to their injured teammate by holding up his jersey during the pre-match photo as well as on the sidelines. The 31-year-old even has the right to a tifo from the club’s supporters which we could read “come back stronger”.
