Neymar sends out message in response to claims his long-awaited Al-Hilal return from injury could be delayed until 2025

Neymar has delivered a “work in silence” response to claims that his long-awaited return to action at Al-Hilal could be delayed until 2025.

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• Brazilian sidelined since October 2023
• Made only five appearances for Saudi employers
• Working on fitness after knee problem

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Brazil international has been stuck on the sidelines since damaging knee ligaments during a World Cup qualifying appearance for his country in October 2023. Neymar has taken in a long road to recovery since then, but is still not back on the field.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The 32-year-old playmaker has been restricted to just five games and one goal for Al-Hilal since heading to the Saudi Pro League from French giants Paris Saint-Germain. Little return has been seen on the lucrative contract handed to the South American superstar.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  There had been suggestions that Neymar was closing in on full fitness, with summer transfer talk quickly played down. Counter reports are now claiming that the Samba star may not be ready to resume his career until into the new year.

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• WHAT NEYMAR SAID

  Neymar has responded to those with a post on Instagram that sees him pumping iron in the gym. He has accompanied a series of photos showing him working with an individual trainer with the captain: “Work in silence. Don’t give up.”