Staff Reporter.
Neymar has played down concerns after picking up a fresh injury in his second appearance for Al-Hilal following a year out.
The 32-year-old Brazil striker was substituted 86 minutes into the Saudi Arabian club’s 3-0 win against Iranian side Esteghlal in the Asian Champions League Elite on Monday.
“It felt like a cramp, only very strong. I’m going to have some tests and I hope it’s nothing too serious,” the Brazilian said on Instagram.
“It’s normal for this to happen after a year. The doctors had already warned me, so I have to be careful and play more minutes.”
He later posted: ‘Great team game, very happy to be back playing at home… and thank you for the affection of the fans!
‘Now it’s time to recover. We’re still firm and strong.’
Neymar had a prolonged spell on the sidelines after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament during Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023.
He has played only seven matches for Al-Hilal since his move from Paris St-Germain in August 2023.