Is Neymar Back? Star Winger Unexpectedly Included in Al-Hilal's AFC Champions League Squad: REPORTS

Neymar Jr. is one of most well-kwn names in football, but former Barcelona striker's career has taken a catastrophic downturn in recent years, with injuries plaguing him every time he steps on field to exhibit his talent. Neymar joined Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal in 2023 for a record amount; however, he only played five games due to a knee injury that sidelined him for season. Neymar last played in October 2023 for Brazil in a WC qualifier and has since been recovering since n. Many still wonder when Neymar will return to field after being sidelined for over a year, but fans can anticipate his presence on pitch before year ends. 

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Neymar has been included in Al-Hilal’s squ for AFC Champions League 

Though he has been out with an injury for over a year, Neymar Jr. has been shockingly included on Al-Hilal's squ for AFC Champions League. Last October during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, Brazilian star suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) dam.

Although first projections indicated Neymar may play by October 2024, it w seems his recovery might be postponed until January of next year.

Al-Riyiya claims that Neymar Jr. is w part of Al-Hilal's 31-player team for AFC Champions League. Teams may change ir squ up to five days before ir first game according to registration restrictions set by AFC. team stays set until group st ends after this deline passes.

Furrmore, recent developments indicate that Neymar could t be registered for Saudi Pro League till winter transfer window begins. For w, Manr Jorge Jesus is depending on new hire Renan Lodi.

Saudi Pro League's cap of eight foreign players per club aligns with this decision. Jesus decided to reevaluate his status in January since Neymar was t rey to contribute n.

Well, Neymar’s absence may t have affected Al-Hilal, as y won Saudi Pro League, Kings Cup, and Saudi Super Cup without him. team that has struggled most without him is his national team. Brazil is having one of worst times of ir lives, from being one of most feared teams around to world to being ranked 5th in FIFA World Cup South American Qualifiers table, 8 points behind World Champions Argentina. 

Why do y miss Neymar? It is because new generation is t able to handle pressure and re are chemistry struggles within team.  nation’s all-time top goal scorer, Neymar is anticipated to bring back glory days once he is fit to play sport again. 

On September 17 Al-Hilal will start ir AFC Champions League run against Al Rayyan from Qatar.