Brazilian attacker Neymar, who was injured on Monday just two weeks after his return to competitive action, is expected to be out for “at least another two weeks,” according to Jorge Jesus, coach of his Saudi club Al-Hilal.
“He’s suffering from a muscle injury. I don’t know when he will be back to training, it should be at least two weeks,” said the Portuguese coach after his team’s 3-0 victory over Iranian side Esteghlal F.C. in the Asian Champions League.
The 32-year-old Brazilian came on in the 58th minute at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena, with Al-Hilal already leading 2-0. However, Brazil’s all-time top scorer appeared to be suffering from a thigh problem and, minutes after receiving treatment on the sidelines, was substituted in the 86th minute, leaving the pitch holding his right hamstring.
The Brazilian star had injured his cruciate ligament and meniscus on October 17, 2023 while playing for Brazil in a World Cup-2026 qualifier against Uruguay.
He played an official game for the first time since his injury on October 21, coming on in the 77th minute against the Emirati club Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League.
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