Neymar has eased concerns about a new injury he sustained during his second match for Al-Hilal after a year-long absence from the game.
The 32-year-old Brazilian forward was substituted in the 86th minute of the Saudi Arabian club’s 3-0 victory over Iranian team 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.”
Neymar endured an extended period away from the pitch after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament during Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023.
Since joining Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2023, he has appeared in only seven matches for the club.