Al Hilal has recently been in despair seeing Neymar injured with Brazil on International duty. The Superstar has suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in Tuesday’s loss to Uruguay. The Brazilian will be on the sidelines for the next seven months possible. However, despite his absence in yesterday’s game against Al-Khaleej, Al-Hilal secured a massive win in their quest for the Saudi league title. But a player from the league leaders caught the media’s attention after his potential rift with the manager, Jorge Jesus.
Al-Hilal has responded and ended the rumors of a possible clash between the player and the manager. The Saudi side used its X to end the speculations.
Al-Hilal winger and manager quarrel put to an end by the club
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Al-Hilal winger Micheal was furious at his manager Jorge Jesus after the former Benfica boss decided to replace the player. Jorge Jesus was even speculated to be in a feud with the club’s Superstar Neymar, to which the 31-year put an end by claiming the news as false. The club has responded on its X by tweeting You’re wrong! They are not not VS; They are together. Micheal played 89 minutes before making his way out for Abdullah Al-Hamdan. The former Flamengo winger will be keen to impress his manager after the recent chaos surrounding the two.
You’re wrong!
They are not 🆚
They are together 💙 https://t.co/B6QCeoRLLa— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) October 20, 2023
Al-Hilal clinched their 8th league win of the season. They remain the only undefeated side in the league this season. Yesterday’s 1-0 win extended the gap over the second-place side Al-Tawoon to three points. Aleksandar Mitrović scored in the 30th minute, which was enough to earn another mammoth win in their hope for league success this season. Despite their remarkable form, the club will face a stern test after seeing Neymar’s injury, who will be out for more than six to seven months. They will expect their other stars to shine in the Brazilian’s absence.
Neymar tears his ACL and meniscus on International duty with Brazil
Neymar suffered a massive injury yet again after tearing his ACL and meniscus. Despite his slow start to life in the Middle East, Neymar was returning to his best. He assisted Koulibaly’s opener in the 68th minute against Al-Shabab. He even scored his first goal for the club in the AFC Champions League. Just when things appeared to be going smoothly for the former PSG star, he suffered this horrific injury. He left the field on a stretcher in tears.
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Neymar has missed 200 games with injuries. The veteran won’t be able to make any difference for Al-Hilal this season after his injury. The number 10 is likely to miss the 2024 Copa America with Brazil. Despite the heartbreaking events for Neymar, he will be keen to get back to his best and will be setting his eyes on the 2026 World Cup. Will he be a part of the 2026 World Cup squad?
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