Neymar has played down concerns after picking up a fresh injury in his second appearance for Al-Hilal following a year out. The 32-year-old Brazilian striker was substituted in the 86th minute during the Saudi Arabian club’s 3-0 victory against Iranian side Esteghlal in the Asian Champions League Elite on Monday.

“It felt like a cramp, only very strong. I’m going to have some tests and I hope it’s nothing too serious,” Neymar shared on Instagram. “It’s normal for this to happen after a year. The doctors had already warned me, so I have to be careful and play more minutes.”

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Having faced a lengthy recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament rupture suffered during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023, Neymar is navigating his return to competitive football. Since joining Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2023, he has participated in just seven matches.