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Neymar and Marcelo reunited! Brazilian duo link up as Fluminense veteran visits Al-Hilal forward as he continues injury recovery

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Neymar is currently sidelined after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/brazil-al-hilal-neymar-surgery-acl-injury-miss-10-months/blta82acd9828a680e5" target="_blank">undergoing surgery on an ACL injury</a> that is expected to keep him out of action until after the Copa America. The Brazilian has offered some updates on his rehabilitation, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/watch-neymar-screams-pain-rehab-session-brazil-star-crying-acl-surgery/bltd34e0cba54c86fb0" target="_blank">showing off some painful sessions on social media</a>. However, he's been all smiles in his latest post as he revealed how he's caught up with an old friend.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Neymar shared a picture of the two Brazilians together on Instagram with the caption: "We used to bet on who could nutmeg the most players during games. Good to see you brother."<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt58d4053455b48c35/Neymar.JPG?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt58d4053455b48c35/Neymar.JPG?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt58d4053455b48c35/Neymar.JPG?format=jpg" alt="Neymar Marcelo" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt58d4053455b48c35;width:379;height:656"></picture>

WHAT NEYMAR SAID:

Neymar also offered a fresh image of his knee as he continues his recovery. The forward has already been ruled out of the 2024 Copa America by Brazil's team doctor who has advised <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-ruled-out-copa-america-2024-brazil-team-doctor-outlines-risk-al-hilal-superstar-recovery-acl-surgery/blteeec2dda2cdc2c1a" target="_blank">Neymar not to "skip steps" when it comes to his rehabilitation</a>. Marcelo, meanwhile, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-marcelo-rolls-back-the-years-screamer-fluminense-win-campeonato-carioca/blt480efc4670e27f2b" target="_blank">has been rolling back the years at Fluminense</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-marcelo-tears-fluminense-winner-copa-libertadores-final-boca-junior-real-madrid-legend-trophy/blte638702cc0652350" target="_blank">added the Copa Libertadores to his impressive trophy collection</a> back in November.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt8118d77721de7408/Neymar.JPG?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt8118d77721de7408/Neymar.JPG?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt8118d77721de7408/Neymar.JPG?format=jpg" alt="Neymar" data-source="Neymar Instagram" data-copyright="Neymar Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Neymar Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt8118d77721de7408;width:373;height:655"></picture>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Fans are likely to have to wait until August 2024 to see Neymar back in action again for Al-Hilal. The forward has only managed five appearances for his new club so far due to injury.

WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR

Neymar and Marcelo reunited! Brazilian duo link up as Fluminense veteran visits Al-Hilal forward as he continues injury recovery | Goal.com Cameroon

Brazilian duo Neymar and Marcelo have been spending some time together as the Al-Hilal forward continues his recovery from knee surgery.