It seems that Neymar’s absence from the field will be long, and the player will not join the first rounds of the Saudi League, as revealed by physiotherapist Thamer Al-Shahrani.
It was announced in recent days that Neymar needs a maximum of 9 weeks to return to the field, which means that he may be present after the Saudi Super Cup, specifically in the beginning of September.
The Al Hilal star has been suffering from a tear in the cruciate ligament and cartilage since last October, and is currently in the American city of Los Angeles to undergo a careful program to recover from the injury.
According to Al-Shahrani, Neymar initially needs 12 weeks to return to the field, meaning that the Brazilian will miss approximately the first 5 weeks in the Saudi League with Al-Hilal.
The matter currently depends on how quickly the player recovers and adapts to the treatment. The period may be longer than scheduled and the return may be postponed until October if things do not go well for fear that he will suffer a setback that could end his career.
It is noteworthy that Neymar’s contract with Al Hilal expires at the end of next season, while he played only 5 matches with the Blue Wave before he was injured in the Brazilian camp last October.
