Neymar Junior made his long-awaited injury return for Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League. It was the first time the Brazilian had featured in 369 days.

Star footballer returns to training and travels with his Saudi Pro League club before their AFC Champions League match.

Sidelined for a year after tearing his ACL and meniscus, Neymar Jr is set to make his Saudi Pro League comeback later this month.

After a long period on the sidelines, Neymar is set to make his return to the pitch imminently. In fact, according to ESPN Brazil, the South American could make his comeback in the AFC Champions League during Al Hilal's clash with Al Ain on Monday 21 October.

After a year away from the field due to injury, Brazilian star Neymar Jr. is set to make his return to competition—a piece of news that both football fans and his supporters are celebrating.

Al-Hilal survived a lengthy additional time where their rivals pushed for an equaliser and will remain top of the west Asian standings after three rounds of the league phase. Neymar had not played for a year after suffering a cruciate knee ligament injury during Brazil's qualifier against Uruguay.

Neymar has made his first appearance in over a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear, coming off the bench in Al Hilal's AFC Champions League Elite clash against Al Ain.

Brazil superstar Neymar returned to action on Monday following more than a year out, with the Al Hilal forward appearing as a second-half substitute in his side's gripping 5-4 win against Asian champions Al Ain in the UAE.