Neymar's Injury Woes Continue: Brazilian Star Suffers Setback in Second Game Back
Neymar's highly anticipated return to the pitch has hit another roadblock. The Brazilian forward suffered an injury in his second game back, casting doubts on his fitness levels. This latest setback comes just 12 months after Neymar's torn ACL kept him sidelined for an extended period.
A Promising Start Marred by Injury
Neymar's Al-Hilal team secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League Elite, with Aleksandar Mitrovic stealing the show with a hat-trick. However, the spotlight was on Neymar, who came off the bench in the 58th minute, only to be substituted again with just three minutes remaining. The 32-year-old forward appeared to pull up after stretching his leg out for the ball in the penalty area, sparking concerns about his fitness.
A Much-Needed Break
Fortunately for Neymar, he has ample time to recover before his next game. As he is not registered for Al-Hilal's matches in the Saudi Pro League, Neymar's focus shifts to the AFC competition, with the next fixture scheduled for November 25. This break provides a welcome opportunity for the Brazilian star to regain his fitness and momentum.
Al-Hilal's Dominant Performance
Despite Neymar's injury concerns, Al-Hilal's impressive form continued, with Mitrovic's hat-trick propelling the team to the top of the 12-team group. The Serbian striker's goals came from close range, highlighting Al-Hilal's attacking prowess. With four consecutive wins in the group stage, the four-time Asian champion looks poised to advance to the Round of 16.
AFC Champions League Roundup
Other notable results from the AFC Champions League include:
- Al-Ahli's 5-1 thrashing of Al-Shorta, with Roberto Firmino scoring twice
- Al-Wasl's 1-1 draw with Al-Sadd
- Persepolis's 1-1 stalemate with Al-Gharafa
Keywords
- Neymar injury
- Al-Hilal
- AFC Champions League
- Esteghlal
- Aleksandar Mitrovic
- Saudi Pro League
- Roberto Firmino
- Al-Ahli
- Al-Shorta
- Al-Wasl
- Al-Sadd
- Persepolis
- Al-Gharafa
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Neymar suffers another injury setback in his second game back for Al-Hilal. Get the latest updates on his fitness levels and Al-Hilal's dominant performance in the AFC Champions League.
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