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Is Neymar facing another long spell out? Jorge Jesus delivers update on 'vulnerable' Al-Hilal star after new injury setback

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<p>After suffering knee ligament damage in October 2023, former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/suffered-every-day-neymar-tears-12-month-injury-nightmare-brazilian-superstar-al-hilal-return/bltfcf45b0a69316e17" target="_blank">Neymar spent 12 months out of action</a>. Following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-neymar-lethal-11-month-injury-nightmare-brazil-superstar-top-corner-al-hilal-forward-return-action/bltee510f4f8a81956b" target="_blank">a long road to recovery</a>, the 32-year-old returned to the field in an AFC Champions League clash with Al Ain.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>He graced that competition again when stepping off the bench against Esteghlal. Neymar was introduced early in the second half, but failed to see the game out as he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-injured-again-limps-off-off-bench-second-al-hilal-appearance-return-acl/blt5ce9b50c1b3e4452" target="_blank">limped from the pitch after suffering discomfort in his right leg</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>A full-blooded challenge left Neymar nursing a knock, with the South American <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/doctors-warned-neymar-update-injury-al-hilal-return-acl/blt3c34165406afe597" target="_blank">posting on social media afterwards as he waits on further medical checks</a>: “I hope it's nothing serious. It's normal for this to happen after a year. The doctors had already warned me. That's why I have to be careful and play more minutes.”</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Al-Hilal boss Jesus told reporters when asked how serious Neymar’s injury is and whether it could lead to another lengthy spell on the treatment table: “He returned from an injury that is not easy. He plays in a position that makes him very vulnerable to contact. I believe his injury is muscular, not in the knee. He should be out for at least two weeks.”</p>

WHAT JORGE JESUS SAID

<p>If that assessment is correct, then Neymar should be ready for the next match that he is eligible for. Having been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/explained-why-neymar-not-allowed-face-cristiano-ronaldo-al-hilal-saudi-pro-league-al-nassr/blt6cb4e77735c3bf8a" target="_blank">left out of Al-Hilal’s Saudi Pro League squad</a>, he could face Al-Sadd in the AFC Champions League on November 26, with Jesus adding: “I didn't register him in the league because I knew it could happen again. It's not a simple injury.”</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

Is Neymar facing another long spell out? Jorge Jesus delivers update on 'vulnerable' Al-Hilal star after new injury setback | Goal.com US

Al-Hilal boss Jorge Jesus has delivered an update on Neymar’s latest injury setback, with the Brazilian facing another two weeks on the sidelines.