RIYADH — Neymar Jr., a star player for Al-Hilal's first squad and a rising football star from Brazil, made a huge accomplishment on Saturday by participating in a portion of the team's collective training session.
After his recent transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, he made an appearance during training.
Neymar's terrible muscular ailment he acquired while playing for PSG forced him to delay his first Saudi Pro League match with Al-Hilal.
This forced him, along with other injured colleagues, notably the renowned Senegalese player Kalidou Koulibaly, to start an extensive rehabilitation program.
Prior to participating in training, Neymar received a heartfelt greeting from his new teammates.
He was met with an impromptu welcome hallway as soon as he entered Al-Hilal's practice area, demonstrating the team's solidarity.
Neymar's presence, while limited to the first stage of training, was a positive development in his road to recovery.
He will continue his individualized rehabilitation program under the direction of medical personnel as part of the recovery regimen.
Jorge Jesus, the team's astute coach, put them through a comprehensive training program that included both technical and physical workouts.
A practice game was played on a specific area of the field to round up the session. These extensive preparations are targeted towards Al-Hilal's next match against Al-Ittifaq on Monday, a Saudi Pro League matchup in the fourth round.
Neymar's participation in training shows how committed and determined he is to support Al-Hilal's goals as expectations grow for his eventual debut in the Saudi Pro League.
When Neymar wears their recognizable blue jersey, Al-Hilal supporters excitedly anticipate his legendary talents being showcased on the field.