Neymar Jr. had a less-than-stellar performance against Venezuela last night. After a lackluster performance, the match ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw. However, the troubles for Neymar and his club, Al Hilal, did not end there. Just hours after the match, another piece of troubling news emerged, suggesting that the 31-year-old may have suffered yet another injury – a concerning update for the Saudi Arabian team.
Al Hilal, since signing Neymar, has not enjoyed the best results. The combination of injuries, lackluster performances, and rumors of a strained relationship between Neymar and the team’s coach, Jorge Jesus, has marred the Brazilian’s tenure in Saudi Arabia. Now, the worries surrounding Neymar’s form and fitness are mounting.
Is Neymar Jr. injured again?
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Neymar is currently on an international break to participate in the World Cup qualifiers. Following the match on Thursday against Venezuela, a video of the forward has been circulating on social media platforms. The footage, captured after the game, clearly suggests that the forward may have sustained yet another injury.
🚨🚨- يبدو أن الملك نيمار يُعاني من اصابة بعد نهاية المباراة pic.twitter.com/jsaB5zNebq
— صوت الهلال (@SawtAlhilal7) October 13, 2023
In the video, Neymar can be seen limping as he walks through the tunnels, struggling to move normally. This surprising development raises concerns about yet another setback in Neymar’s injury-plagued career. To witness him visibly struggling to walk raises concerns about the severity of his condition.
The timing of this news couldn’t be worse for Al Hilal. Already, Neymar had to delay his debut for the club by a month due to an ankle injury he suffered in February. Just when he appeared to regain his form by scoring his inaugural goal for Al Hilal against Nassaji Mazandaran in the AFC Champions League, another concern resurfaced. Neymar’s current situation is undoubtedly challenging. In addition to concerns over his injuries, his performance against Venezuela has faced significant criticism.
Neymar’s performance against Venezuela faces harsh criticism
The World Cup qualifier match between Brazil and Venezuela ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving Brazilian fans disappointed. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Brazil struggled to find the back of the net. In the 50th minute, Gabriel Magalhaes gave Brazil their lead with a goal from a corner kick delivered by Neymar.
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However, their lead was short-lived as Eduard Bello equalized for Venezuela in the 85th minute. It was a frustrating result for Brazil, particularly for Neymar, who failed to make an impact on the scoresheet despite playing the entire match. Criticism has started pouring in for Neymar’s performance, with former Brazilian soccer player Walter Casagrande labeling it as “terrible, irritating with its slowness, with its selfishness”.
To add insult to injury, as Neymar walked towards the locker room after the game, he faced humiliation when some Venezuelan fans threw popcorn at him. It is evident that Neymar is currently facing difficult times both on and off the pitch.
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