Brazil and Al-Hilal forward Neymar is scheduled to have surgery on his left knee, as he sustained a major injury while playing for his national team.
The 31-year-old soccer sensation was replaced during the first half of the crucial match after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus while playing against Uruguay on Tuesday, October 17th.
According to reports, Neymar’s injury was caused by an uncomfortable landing after a tackle, and there are worries that he might face a recovery period of up to ten months as he bounces back from this unfortunate setback.
Following this unfortunate injury, Neymar’s fellow Al-Hilal teammates have conveyed their sincere support and best wishes for his speedy recuperation.
The club posted a video on its official social media channels with the message “Come Back Stronger.”
This video features several individuals from the Al-Hilal team, such as Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly, coach Jorge Jesus, former Fulham forward Alexander Mitrovic, midfielder Ruben Neves, and many other players and staff. They shared their supportive and motivating messages with Neymar as he embarks on his path to recovery.
Touched by the heartfelt gestures of his teammates, Neymar responded to the video with the message, ‘Thank You Guys,’ along with three emojis.
This injury represents another hurdle for the Brazilian football icon, who relocated to Saudi Arabia in the summer from Paris St-Germain and has encountered numerous injury setbacks in recent years, including a four-month absence towards the conclusion of the 2022/23 season.