After 369 days away from the field, Neymar made his comeback on Monday (October 22) in the AFC Champions League match against Al Ain. The Brazilian star had been sidelined since October 18 last year, after injuring his left knee during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. However, Neymar struggled to showcase his full potential in his return match.
In addition to the ACL injury, Neymar also suffered damage to his meniscus. After undergoing surgery and completing his rehabilitation process, Al Hilal’s coach had shared the good news of his recovery. Finally, on Monday, after 369 days, Neymar stepped back onto the field. He came on as a substitute for Al Hilal in their AFC Champions League match away against Al Ain. Al Hilal marked Neymar’s return with a thrilling 5-4 victory.
Neymar made an immediate impact on the field by creating a scoring opportunity. He exchanged passes with Aleksandar Mitrović, setting himself up for a shot from inside the box. However, Al Ain’s goalkeeper, Khalid Essa, managed to save the attempt.
