The team manager disclosed a catch. Neymar, the Brazilian soccer player recuperating from major anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, will play with his Al Hilal teammates in the Saudi Pro League.
The 32-year-old injured his left knee after colliding with an opponent during Brazil’s 2-0 loss to Uruguay in the World Cup last year.
Although Neymar hasn’t played since the previous year, his Saudi team won the league for an all-time high 19 times earlier this month.
Jorge Jesus, Al Hilal’s Portuguese manager, suggested that the Brazilian might make a comeback in September.
The 69-year-old said: “The [recovery] time they give Neymar, in an injury like this, is normally between 10 and 11 months. Neymar will not be operational at the start of next season. We think that he may be able to compete in September or October.”
Neymar joined the Saudi Pro League’s winning team in August after securing a two-year contract; however, he appeared only five times before his injury.
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer will also be benched in the Copa America tournament but could play in the South American World Cup qualifiers late this year.
Meanwhile, according to ESPN, the coach also confirmed that discussion is underway for a contract extension for the League champions.
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