The 32-year-old has seen injury limit him to just seven appearances since bidding farewell to European football at Paris Saint-Germain and heading to the Middle East. Knee ligament injuries were followed by muscle pain.
Neymar, however, took advantage of the winter break to get back into shape. He has not played since Al-Hilal returned in 2025, but is doing everything he can behind the scenes to show coach Jorge Jesus that he is raring to go again.
Neymar gives his all
For now, that means testing your body in the gym. Neymar shared a video on social media which shows him proving himself. Regular grimaces show just how hard the South American is working, with the talented striker finally free of the issues that have been holding him back.
There was talk at one point of Neymar’s contract being canceled as he considered a reunion with Lionel Messi at MLS side Inter Miami, but he expressed his desire to honor the FIFA World Cup FIFA clubs and to honor a contract which is due to expire this summer.