Neymar is not ready for an imminent return to play for Al-Hilal, the head coach of the Saudi Arabian club has announced. The Brazilian star signed for the Riyadh team in August 2023 but played just five games when he underwent surgery after rupturing his meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee while on international duty in October.

Neymar is not ready for an imminent return to play for Al Hilal, the club's head coach, Jorge Jesus, has said.

Neymar has provoked anger at Al-Hilal as he continues to recuperate from a serious injury. The 32-year-old is the Saudi Pro League’s most expensive ever signing having arrived for €90 million from PSG last summer.

Neymar is set for an extended spell on the sidelines as Al-Hilal boss Jorge Jesus confirmed that the Brazilian won't return until the new year.