Al-Hilal Updates on Neymar Jr.'s Injury Following A Major Setback During AFC Champions League Game

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Al-Hilal provided an injury update on Neymar Jr. following their 3-0 victory over Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League.

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Neymar, who came on as a substitute in the 58th minute for Abdullah Al-Hamdan, had to be replaced by Mohammed Al-Qahtani in the 87th minute due to injury concerns.

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Manager Jorge Jesus commented on Neymar's situation, stating that it is not a simple injury and that the player is experiencing muscle pain, not a knee issue.

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Neymar has expressed hope for a quick recovery on Instagram, acknowledging the risk of injury after a year-long layoff and the need to manage his playing time carefully.

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Al-Hilal confirmed that Neymar will be sidelined for approximately four to six weeks.

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 This recent injury comes as Neymar was just returning from a significant period of inactivity, having played only five matches last season.

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The football world is aware that star player Neymar has struggled with significant injuries, leading some to believe he may retire early if these issues persist.

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