Mon Nov 04 15:45:10 UTC 2024: ## Neymar’s Return Could Spell Trouble for Mosimane’s Esteghlal in ACL Clash Against Al Hilal

**RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA** – South African coach Pitso Mosimane faces a formidable challenge in his upcoming Asian Champions League match on Monday evening. His Iranian side, Esteghlal, will take on reigning champions Al Hilal, a match that could see Brazilian superstar Neymar return to the field after recovering from a long-term injury.

Mosimane, who boasts a memorable 4-0 victory over Al Hilal with Al Ahly in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup, is looking to turn the tide after experiencing two defeats since joining Esteghlal. However, the return of Neymar, a key piece in Al Hilal’s treble-winning campaign, adds another layer of difficulty to the task at hand.

“If everything goes as planned, Neymar will be in the squad for the match,” confirmed Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus in his pre-match press conference.

Mosimane remains optimistic, urging his team to not be intimidated by the star-studded Al Hilal lineup. “Our recent form hasn’t been good. We’re coming to play against a very big team with a lot of stars,” Mosimane said. “Winning against Al-Hilal is not easy, but we’re here to play and we will respect the opponent, but I hope we don’t over-respect, and I hope my team plays to the best of its ability.”

The clash between Esteghlal and Al Hilal promises to be a captivating encounter, with the potential return of Neymar adding an extra dose of excitement to the match.

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