Jorge Jesus’ Decision on Neymar: Brazilian Star to Wait Until January!

The head coach of Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal, Jorge Jesus, has made a bold decision regarding Brazilian superstar Neymar. Due to his prolonged injury, Neymar may remain on the bench until January.

A Tough Start for Neymar at Al-Hilal

Since joining Al-Hilal last year, Neymar has played very few matches in the Saudi Pro League. The 32-year-old star has not been able to fully integrate with the team due to a severe knee injury, leaving fans with limited opportunities to see him in action.

Jesus’ Strategy: Renan Lodi May Take the Lead

Al-Hilal currently exceeds the Saudi Pro League’s limit of eight foreign players. The team has a total of nine foreign players on their roster, and Neymar is not expected to return to training until November. Therefore, coach Jorge Jesus plans to prioritize registering summer signing Renan Lodi instead, optimizing the team’s foreign player quota.

Al-Hilal’s League Performance and Success Without Neymar

Al-Hilal comfortably won the Saudi Pro League last season, finishing 14 points ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr. Continuing their unbeaten form this season, Al-Hilal has won all six matches they have played so far, maintaining their position at the top of the league table, even without Neymar.

Since signing with Al-Hilal, Neymar has missed over 50 matches due to injury. The Brazilian star has managed to appear in only three SPL matches before suffering a devastating knee injury in the 2023-24 season.

Conclusion: Will Neymar Make a Comeback?

While the timeline for Neymar’s return to the field remains uncertain, Jorge Jesus’ strategy could significantly impact Al-Hilal’s season objectives. Whether Neymar will be included in the squad again in January will depend on his performance and condition after his injury.