Brazilian worldwide Neymar unavailable for ‘at least two weeks,’ says coach

Brazilian attacker Neymar, who was injured on Monday simply two weeks after his return to aggressive motion, is predicted to be out for “at least another two weeks,” in response to Jorge Jesus, coach of his Saudi membership Al-Hilal.

“He’s suffering from a muscle injury. I don’t know when he will be back to training, it should be at least two weeks,” stated the Portuguese coach after his crew’s 3-0 victory over Iranian facet Esteghlal F.C. within the Asian Champions League.

The 32-year-old Brazilian got here on within the 58th minute at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena, with Al-Hilal already main 2-0. However, Brazil’s all-time prime scorer gave the impression to be affected by a thigh downside and, minutes after receiving remedy on the sidelines, was substituted within the 86th minute, leaving the pitch holding his proper hamstring.

The Brazilian star had injured his cruciate ligament and meniscus on October 17, 2023 whereas taking part in for Brazil in a World Cup-2026 qualifier towards Uruguay.

He performed an official recreation for the primary time since his damage on October 21, approaching within the 77th minute towards the Emirati membership Al-Ain within the Asian Champions League.