One of the best transfer deals last year was certainly made by Neymar Jr. The Brazilian star moved from PSG (where he spent six years and scored 118 goals) to Al-Hilal and made a win-win-win situation. The Parisians got rid of the injury-prone player with an enormous wage who was passed his best, the player got a fantastic deal considering his age and form (he might go back to Santos for one season at one point) and the Saudi club got a proper star in the team, the one which can boost the marketing department and the attendance. But after just five appearances (one goal and three assists) Neymar got seriously injured and today more news came in – he probably won’t be available to his employers until the end of 2024.’Hansi, can I…?” NO!The Brazilian ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament while on international duty in October 2023 and as he is getting closer to a one-year absence from the field, the timeline for his return moved again. The claims were made by the X account @ithamer_7, which shared videos of the former Barcelona and PSG man undergoing tests. Neymar failed his physical & medical tests. He might need up to 2 more months to be ready to play for Al Hilal. pic.twitter.com/I52kr1MGuD— Transfer News (@TransfersLlVE) September 8, 2024 The physiotherapist that uploaded the clip said that ‘Neymar’s lack of stability and confidence during jump exercises was apparent, particularly in his knee, which showed signs of weakness during landings’. That is certinaly bad news for the player himself, who regularly posted photos from his rehabilitation and showing the fans that he is really making an effort, but for Al-Hilal too. So far nobody confirmed these reports, but it is expected that if they are true, the Brazilian, who already missed Copa America, will be out for another two months, bringing his comeback close to December 2024. And the Saudi club will not licence him for the upcoming season, which will move his apperance for Al-Hilal to January at least…if he is fully healthy by then. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8318793##
