He's coming back! Neymar went with Al-Hilal to the AFC Champions League match

Over a year ago, Neymar suffered a cruciate ligament injury in his knee, and since then, he has not stepped foot on the pitch. However, all injuries heal in time, and the Brazilian star has finally been named in his team’s squad after a lengthy absence. He may feature in Al-Hilal’s upcoming AFC Champions League clash against Al-Ain.

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Details: For some time now, various photos and videos have surfaced online showing Neymar returning to team training, hinting at his imminent comeback. Fans have long been awaiting this moment, and finally, their patience has paid off. Al-Hilal’s official page confirmed Neymar’s return.

The Saudi club also announced that Neymar will join the squad for their trip to Al-Ain.

The match is scheduled for tomorrow, October 21, at 18:00 CET. Although the official squad list has yet to be released, Neymar’s inclusion in the traveling party suggests he may feature. It’s uncertain whether the Brazilian will play, but the head coach might give him some game time to test his fitness on the field.

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Quote: "Every day away from football is painful for me. I love football. It’s what I love most in my life," Neymar's words, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

Reminder: Neymar joined Al-Hilal in August of last year from Paris Saint-Germain for €90 million. In Saudi Arabia, he has managed to play only five matches, scoring one goal. His contract with the club runs until the end of the current season.