Revealed: Neymar Jr.'s return date from injury for Al-Hilal

According to sources who spoke to ESPN Brasil on Monday, Brazil star Neymar has made great progress in his knee recuperation and may be ready to play on October 21. A year has passed since the Al Hilal star suffered a ruptured ACL and meniscus in the left knee while playing for Brazil on international duty.

On September 29, Neymar, 32, went back to training with Al Hilal. Neymar may be able to return to action soon enough for Al Hilal's Asian Champions League match at Al Ain on October 21, according to those keeping a close eye on his development. He must first get the go-ahead from Rodrigo Lasmar, the Brazil team physician who performed Neymar's operation. In the upcoming days, Lasmar is anticipated to visit Saudi Arabia to assess the player's level of fitness.

Brazil's all-time top scorer, Neymar, joined the Saudi Pro League team from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2023, although he only played five games before suffering an injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation is keeping a careful eye on the situation and hopes Neymar will be ready for the World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Venezuela in November.

Neymar reunites with his ex-girlfriend in Dubai 

The Al-Hilal forward shared a romantic Instagram image, suggesting that Brazil's Neymar and Bruna Biancardi have resumed their romance. Mavie, Neymar's kid, is the daughter of model and influencer Biancardi. When she was born in October 2023, they were not together. However, there have been rumors of the couple getting back together for a while.

Towards the end of September, Biancardi posted pictures during a trip to Dubai to her Instagram account. Neymar, who currently plays club football for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, was with her. Biancardi was photographed lounging in an outdoor pool with Neymar as well as their daughter while on a trip to the Middle East. The two were bundled up in the sun and snaps were shared of Neymar sleeping with his daughter.