VIDEO: No pain, no gain! Injury-ravaged Neymar pushing himself to the limit at Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal ahead of latest return to action

The 32-year-old has seen injury restrict him to just seven appearances since bidding farewell to European football at Paris Saint-Germain and heading to the Middle East. Knee ligament damage has been followed my muscle complaints.

Neymar has, however, been using the winter break to work his way back towards full fitness. He has not figured since Al-Hilal returned to action in 2025, but is doing all he can behind the scenes to show head coach Jorge Jesus that he is raring to go.

For now, that means testing his body in the gym. Neymar has shared a video on social media that shows him being put through his paces. Regular grimaces show how hard the South American is working, with the talented forward finally clear of the issues that have been holding him back.

There was talk of Neymar’s contract being cancelled at one stage, as he sees a reunion with Lionel Messi at MLS outfit Inter Miami speculated on, but he has expressed a desire to grace the FIFA Club World Cup and honour a deal that is due to expire in the summer.