Neymar injured again, awaiting examination.

Browse By

Al-Hilal star Neymar has been injured again after just returning to the pitch for the second time since. He was out for a year with a serious injury sports.

Neymar only returned to action in late October after a year-long break, since October last year. Due to a serious knee ligament injury that required surgery UFABET  

The Brazilian superstar made his second appearance since injury in Monday’s 3-0 AFC Champions League win over Esteghlal. Coming on as a substitute in the 58th minute. But only lasted 29 minutes before being forced off with an unfortunate right hamstring injury.

After the game, he said: “It feels like a cramp, but it’s really bad! I’ll have to get checked out and hopefully it’s nothing more than that.”

“It’s normal for this to happen after a year of injury. The doctor warned me. That’s why I have to be careful when playing.”

Neymar came on as a substitute just before the hour mark of the home match against Esteghlal. However, just 30 minutes later, the Brazilian forward had to be taken off after he pulled up after reaching out his leg to control a pass.

Despite the upset for Neymar, Al-Hilal managed a 3-0 win against their Iranian opponents thanks to a hat-trick from Aleksandar Mitrovic. The victory preserves their perfect record in the continental competition after four matches.