“Never Had So Much Difficulty Scoring” – as Neymar Remains Goalless, Despite $418 Million Move, His Struggles in Al Hilal Detailed by Brazilian Journalist

Neymar Jr. has yet to showcase his goal-scoring abilities for Al Hilal. The Brazilian icon made a positive impact for Blue Waves but did not contribute to the scoresheet even after three games. Meanwhile, a Brazilian journalist highlighted the former Barca star’s successful beginning with each new club, contrasting with the challenges he faced in his debut with Al Zaeem.

Neymar experienced a remarkable debut with Santos, FC Barcelona, and Paris St. Germain in his career. He failed to emulate those remarkable performances in his debut games after arriving on Arabian soil. However, scoring goals for his new teams has never been a struggle for the PSG star.

What did the journalist remark about Neymar?

The Brazilian talisman scored 374 goals in his career, including club and international fixtures. Thiago Arantes, UOL columnist, highlighted that Neymar consistently scored within initial games for his previous club. Brazil’s leading scorer marked his debut goal for Parisians in the inaugural game against Guingamp. He also took only the third preseason game to score his first goal for Barcelona against the Thailand national team.

However, Neymar fielded 296 minutes for Al Hilal after Al Shabab’s match and still did not manage to score any goal for the Saudi side. Thiago Arantes remarked on this note, “The striker always needed little time to make a good impression wherever he went. Since making his professional debut with Santos in March 2009, he has never had so much difficulty scoring for the first time in a new shirt.”

Al Hilal’s $418 million rated star must swiftly adapt with his newly signed club to ensure consistent success in the upcoming fixture this season. Additionally, Neymar left a significant mark in the last league game, underscoring his impact on the Blue Waves.

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How did the Brazilian star contribute to Al Hilal’s league game?

Al Hilal clinched the top spot in the Saudi Pro League after eight games with twenty points. Neymar seized the spotlight by providing two vital assists that ensured a 2-0 victory against Al Shabab. The ex-Barca forward failed to convert a penalty in the 37th minute due to his weak strike that went straight into the hands of the rival’s goalkeeper. However, the Brazilian maestro’s tactical stability in breaking through the defense played a pivotal role in securing the victory against Al Shabab.

Al Hilal faces an Iranian side, Nassaji in a Group D fixture of the Asian Champions League. The 18x Saudi league champion managed to earn a point against Navbohar in the championship’s inaugural match. Consequently, fans hope that Neymar could alter Al Hilal’s fate in this next AFC CL tie with his performance to secure their first three points in the group stage.

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