An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury has robbed Neymar Jr. of a full year. He suffered the injury on October 17 last year while playing a World Cup qualifying match. Neymar has not returned to the field even though it has been a year. Whether he can return to the Brazil squad next month (November) depends on one condition!
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Meanwhile, Neymar is in the final stages of injury rehabilitation. Three days ago, according to sources from Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal club, ESPN reported that his possible return to the field is on October 21. The Brazilian star has been training with the club since September 29. Al-Hilal has a match against Al-Ain on October 21, Neymar can return to the field with that match. But in that case, the club will have to wait for the permission of Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar.
Despite joining the Saudi club after leaving PSG in August 2023, the star forward has only played 5 matches. World champions Brazil are also waiting for him to return to the field with full fitness. Still finding their old rhythm on the field, Darival Junior's team is looking at Al-Hilal. Although he can play in the club's jersey this month, it is almost certain that Neymar will be called to the Brazil team in the November window!
Brazil will face Venezuela and Uruguay in World Cup qualifiers in November. The Seleção brought some relief to the camp after winning their two qualifiers in October. They beat Chile and Peru to get the same 16 points as Uruguay in qualifying for the Latin region. Even though the two teams have equal points in 10 matches, Uruguay is in third position, Brazil is fourth because of the goal difference. Argentina with 22 points and Colombia with 19 points are in the top two respectively.
Meanwhile, Brazilian media Globo reported that Lasmar, the national team's doctor, will fly to Saudi Arabia in a few days to find out the latest condition of Neymar's fitness and injury. Neymar will be included in Al-Hilal's final squad if he gets his permission. Al-Hilal will take on Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League on October 21. The club hopes to get this star in that match. Their next match is on November 4. However, Brazil is expected to announce the team for the next two matches on November 1. In this case, whether coach Darival will wait for the main star is a matter to be seen!
Barring a call-up for Al-Hilal's upcoming two matches and Brazil's next qualifier, Neymar is unlikely to feature again this year. As a result, fans will wait to see him on the field until January!
