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.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Neymar is not ready for an imminent return to play for Al-Hilal, the head coach of the Saudi Arabian club has announced.

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

Neymar’s return to Al Hilal remains uncertain, according to head coach Jorge Jesus. The Saudi Pro League boss confirmed the Brazilian star is still not ready after being sidelined for nearly a year due to a serious knee injury.

Brazil coach Dorival Junior called for Neymar to be given as much time as he needs to make a complete recovery from a knee injury that has sidelined him for almost a year.Neymar had surgery and eventually returned to training in July but the 32-year-old is yet to make his comeback,

Neymar is not yet ready for a swift return to action for Al-Hilal, as confirmed by the club's head coach.

Neymar will be able to be registered by Al-Hilal in January for the second half of the Saudi Pro League (SPL) season

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.