Brazil international Neymar picked up a thigh injury in Al-Hilal's AFC Champions League game against Esteghlal FC on Monday, just two weeks after making his return to the pitch following an ACL tear.

Neymar has suffered another concerning for Al Hilal, which has the club considering the possibility of terminating his deal early.

Neymar is set to miss the next four to six weeks with a hamstring injury, his club Al Hilal have confirmed. The 32-year-old made his return after 12 months out following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury when he appeared as a substitute for the Saudi Arabian club in their AFC Champions League game against Al-Ain on October 21.

Neymar's long-awaited return from injury has hit a snag after just 42 minutes on the pitch.The Brazilian had been absent for over a calendar year courtesy of a torn ACL suffered on October 17, 2023 while on international duty with Brazil.

Al-Hilal have confirmed that Neymar will miss the next four to six weeks after a scan revealed a hamstring tear suffered by the Brazil international. Neymar has only just returned from 12 months out after an ACL operation and was playing his second game back for the Saudi club when he suffered the follow-up injury.

Neymar is expected to undergo treatment and rehabilitation lasting four to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury.

Al-Hilal have confirmed that Neymar will miss the next four to six weeks after a scan revealed a hamstring tear suffered by the Brazil international.Neymar has only just returned from 12 months out