After $418 Million Deal, Terrible Neymar Jr Update From Al Hilal Contradicted by Brazil National Team

Neymar Jr. may have to wait a bit longer before making his debut for his new club, Al Hilal. The Saudi outfit has settled a staggering $418 million worth of deal with the Brazilian attacker. But, as per Al Hilal head coach Jorge Jesus’s statement, an ankle injury could delay Neymar’s first game for the club until September.

Contradicting the opinion of Jesus, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) guarantees Neymar Jr.’s availability for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers for Brazil.

Jorge Jesus astonished by Neymar Jr’s inclusion in the Brazil squad

Al Hilal Coach Jorge Jesus has expressed his disappointment at Neymar’s call-up to the Brazilian national team. Jesus believes that Neymar is not fit to play and assures that the Brazilian is ‘injured.’ The gaffer was quick to clarify that Neymar’s readiness for international duty was in doubt. He said, “I don’t know how the Brazilian national team (could have) called him, he is not ready.”

Maybe they’ll force him to go to Brazil. He won’t play because he can’t play. He won’t train already. Today I don’t see any reason for him to leave for Brazil.” Jesus believes that calling Neymar Jr. up for international duty would be a big mistake and could set him back in his recovery. However, the Al Hilal head coach’s comments contradicted CBF’s vision as the confederation guarantees Neymar’s fitness for the upcoming WC qualifiers, as reported by Record.

CBF is confident of Neymar’s fitness

Despite the concerns of Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is confident that Neymar will be fit to play in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The authorities said that they have communicated with Neymar’s medical team and believe he’ll be sufficiently in good shape to be included in the squad.

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Neymar has been absent from the national team since the end of last year’s World Cup as he continues to rehabilitate from his injuries sustained in February. Despite his ongoing recovery, the Brazilian attacker is indeed on the list of players summoned by interim coach, Fernando Diniz for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Brazil will kick off their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia on September 8 and Peru four days later in the upcoming international break. All eyes will be on Neymar once again as fans will be waiting to see him on the pitch again. Do you think Neymar will find his best form on the pitch once again? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section!

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