An emotional Neymar has opened up on the ‘hurt’ of his injury lay-off as he prepares to make his return to action with Al-Hilal. The Brazilian playmaker joined the Saudi side in August last year in a £78million move, but managed just five appearances before rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament on international duty.

Star footballer returns to training and travels with Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal before Champions AFC League match.

With fans waiting for his return to the pitch, Neymar opened up about his feeling after being sidelined for over a year due to his knee injury.

Neymar took part in team training and will join the Al-Hilal squad for their Asian Champions League trip to UAE Pro League club Al-Ain after recovering from a serious knee injury, the Saudi Pro League club said.

After a long period on the sidelines, Neymar is set to make his return to the pitch imminently. In fact, according to ESPN Brazil, the South American could make his comeback in the AFC Champions League during Al Hilal's clash with Al Ain on Monday 21 October.

Neymar expects to play for Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal in an Asian Champions League match next week after one year on the sidelines due to injury.

Neymar claims to have “suffered every day” during his 12-month injury nightmare, with the Brazil international breaking down in tears.

Neymar had to wipe away the tears as spoke about the year he has spent out of action due to injury as he closes in on a return.

Neymar Jr has returned to training for Al Hilal after a year-long ACL injury, making him available for the club's AFC Champions League clash against Al-Ain. His return brings renewed excitement for both Al Hilal and the Brazil national team.

With Al-Hilal having won all seven of their seven games in the Saudi Pro League thus far, they are set to be bolstered by the return of Neymar, who has been out since sustaining an ACL injury on international duty in October of 2023.