Wed Nov 06 02:48:36 UTC 2024: ## Neymar’s Comeback Cut Short in Al Hilal Victory

**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** – Neymar’s much-anticipated return to the pitch was cut short in Al Hilal’s 3-0 victory over Esteghlal in the Asian Champions League Elite match on Wednesday. The Brazilian star, who had been sidelined for a year due to an ACL tear, came on as a substitute in the 58th minute but was forced off the field less than 30 minutes later with an apparent right leg injury.

Neymar, who joined Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain earlier this year, was making only his second appearance for the club. He had previously played in a match on October 21st but was unable to feature in Saudi Pro League games until January due to registration restrictions.

The Brazilian superstar’s injury occurred while stretching for the ball in the penalty area. He immediately grabbed the back of his right leg and signaled to the bench, prompting his substitution.

Despite Neymar’s early exit, Al Hilal secured a comfortable win thanks to a hat-trick from Aleksandar Mitrovic. The victory propelled Al Hilal to the top of the league phase table in the Asian Champions League.

Neymar’s injury will be a cause for concern for both Al Hilal and Brazil. The Brazilian national team, who are currently fourth in their World Cup qualifying group, had opted to leave Neymar out of their recent squad as they didn’t want to rush his return.

The severity of Neymar’s injury remains unclear at this time. Al Hilal will be hoping for a swift recovery for their star player, while Brazil will be keeping a close eye on his progress ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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