Saudi club Al-Hilal forward and the Brazilian national team forward Neymar commented on the injury he received in the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.
Recall that on October 18 in the game against the Uruguayan national team (0:2), the 31-year-old striker collided with midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz, and then was unable to leave the field on his own and go to the locker room. The examination showed that Neymar had torn anterior cruciate ligament and knee meniscus. The player will undergo surgery and his recovery period will take between seven and nine months.
The footballer wrote an emotional message on his Instagram page:
It's a very sad moment, the worst. I know I'm strong but this time I'll need my (family and friends) even more. It's not easy going through injury and surgery, imagine going through all that again after 4 months of recovery. I have faith, even too much...But the strength I put in the hands of God so that he can renew mine. Thanks for the messages of support and love.
In the season-2023/2024 Neymar played three matches in the Pro League, where he made three assists, as well as two matches in the AFC Champions League (one goal). The Brazilian's contract with Al-Hilal runs until the end of June 2025, and the player's market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €60 million.
