Open Extended ReactionsNeymar made his first appearance in over a year for Al Hilal. Francois Nel/Getty Images
Neymar has made his first appearance in over a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear, coming off the bench in the second half of Al Hilal's AFC Champions League Elite clash against Al Ain.
The star forward suffered the injury shortly after joining the Saudi Pro League side while on international duty with Brazil last October.
Neymar signed for the Riyadh-based team in August 2023 and played just five games before sustaining the serious knee problem.
He is only eligible to play for Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League, where there is no limit on the number of foreign players allowed in a squad.
That is not the case in the Saudi Pro League, which will see him back only in January. Neymar's contract with Al Hilal expires next summer.
Source: espn.co.uk