Neymar made his first appearance for Al-Hilal in just over a year, having recovered from surgery on a knee injury. (More Football News)
The forward ruptured his anterior crucia🦂te ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee while playing for🐲 Brazil in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023.
He then underwent surgery t🎀he following month but has now fully recovered, and came off t🔯he bench in the 77th minute for Al-Hilal in the Asian Champions League on Monday.
The reigning Saudi Pro League champions emerged 5-4 victors over Al-Ain in a thrilling match, which included two hat-tricks and a red card. The Brazilian also came close to marking his return with a counter-attacking goal but wa𒊎s unable to capitalise.
"I feel goo💝d ๊- it's [been] so hard," Neymar said.
"I always🎃 have a good team. But I'm so happy. I'm back, I'm back."
Neymar joined Al-Hilal in August 2023 for a reported €90million fee from Paris Saint-Germain and made just five appearances for them be🎃fore his lengthy injury lay-off.
