A lot of eyeballs would be on Neymar as Al-Hilal take on Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 on Monday, November 4. The Brazil national football team star made his return to action after a long hiatus due to injury when he came on as a substitute in Al-Hilal's win over Al-Ain. The 32-year-old had been on the sidelines for a year after he suffered a knee injury for which he had to undergo surgery. Fans might wonder if Neymar would be in action in the Al-Hilal vs Esteghlal match in AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 and in this article, we shall take a look at that. Neymar Jr Comes On As Substitute During Al-Ain vs Al-Hilal AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 Match, Shares Post Ahead of Returning to Field After More Than One Year (Watch Video).
The Saudi Pro League 2024-25 leaders have had a great time in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 so far, with three wins in as many matches and deservedly find themselves sitting right at the top of the Group B standings. After playing out a draw in their last match in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 against Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal will look forward to bagging all three points on offer in this contest. Goals from Renan Lodi, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Salem Aldawsari had helped Al-Hilal defeat Al-Ain in a nine-goal thriller in their last match at the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25. MSN to be Reunited Again? Speculations Spark On Neymar Jr Joining Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi at Inter Miami as Brazilian Football Star Buys $26 Million Property at Miami.
Will Neymar Jr Play in Al-Hilal vs Esteghlal FC, AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25?
The 32-year-old, as mentioned earlier, was introduced as a substitute in the 77th of the contest and that marked his return from injury. In all likelihood, Neymar will be in action for Al-Hilal against Esteghlal FC and he will hope to make it to the starting XI and have a greater contribution as his side aims to stretch their lead at the top of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 Group B points table.
While Al-Hilal are favourites going into this clash, the same cannot be said for Esteghlal with the Iranian club winning just one match out of three so far, sitting in sixth spot on the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 Group B points table. They face a stern test against the in-form Saudi Pro League leaders.
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