Neymar has “one less day of waiting” at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, with the Brazilian delivering another update on his injury recovery.

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• Sidelined since October 2023
• Taken in a long road to recovery
• Hoping to be back in action soon

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Samba star has been out of action since damaging knee ligaments in October 2023. He was laid low on World Cup qualifying duty, with only five appearances taken in for Al-Hilal after securing a move to the Saudi Pro League on a lucrative contract.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  There has been talk of a spell in the Middle East being cut short, with a Lionel Messi reunion at MLS side Inter Miami being speculated on. Neymar has played those rumours down, with there a desire on his part to prove his worth at Al-Hilal.

• WHAT NEYMAR SAID

  That means returning to full fitness as quickly as possible, with the 32-year-old already back on the grass. He has also been hitting the gym hard, with the South American saying on social media: “One more day of work, one less day of waiting.”

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• WHAT NEXT?

  Neymar has spoken of gracing the 2025 Club World Cup, meaning that he will honour a contract that is due to run until next summer. After that, options will be mulled over – with a desire previously being stated to return to his roots at Santos.

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