Following Neymars Unexpected return to Santos from Saudi ArabiaChief Jorge Jesus from Al-Hilal has made a Fantastic heart change over the criticism of the Brazilian superstar.
Neymar’s move to Al-Hilal 2023 was one of the most profiled transfers in recent football history, with the Saudi club $ 93 million to sign him from Paris Saint-Germain. But his time in Saudi Arabia Turned into a nightmare, when injuries plagued his short -lived magic formula. After playing only Five matchesHe suffered one devastating anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) tearexcludes him for the rest of the previous season. When he tried a comeback in the following campaign, another setback forced him back on the side line.
Initially, Jesus was very critical of Neymarsuggests that he could no longer play at the highest level. These comments did not sit well with Neymar, who soon prepared a deal with al-hilal to terminate his contract and go again with his boy’s club, Santos. After his return to Brazil held the 33-year-old not back when he talked about his disappointment With how he was treated at al-hilal, especially by Jesus.
Neymar’s frustration with Jesus and al-Hilal
Shortly after debuting for SantosNeymar criticized openly Jesus and al-HilalClaimed that he was completely fit but still did not get the chance to play. Spoken to Caze TVNeymar did not chop their words: “Of course, I was very upset about Jorge Jesus’ words when he said I was not in the same condition as the team.
“In the training I showed that I was suitable to play, under the same conditions as the other athletes. When we did group training I was the one who made the decisions, I was the one who made the goal, so I put a lot of worms in his head.
“I don’t even like to talk about it, these controversial topics, but that’s reality. When he gave me that information [that I was fit to play]I knew I would show something else when I went on the field. The field speaks. This is the only place I can defend myself within the four lines. “
Jorge Jesus makes U-turn on neyMar criticism
After Neymar’s public criticism, Jorge Jesus has now milded his attitudeadmits that neymar simply was unhappy Rather than past his premiere. In a new interview with Channel 11expressed the 70-year-old his frustration over how things developedRecognizes Neymars Talent and professionalism.
“I had no luck at all, neither he nor I was at al-hileal with a very serious injury. He was the best player I have been working on since I became a coach. We didn’t have much time to show everything he had. A good professional, a good friend, he is not a star. “
This marked a Fantastic turn from Jesus’ previous comments, where he had implied Neymar implied could no longer occur at elite level. Jesus also admitted that he felt Personally disappointed That he could not make things work with Neymar.
“But the truth is that things didn’t work. Sometimes, talk to myself, frustrated, I even think, “how won’t I get this player, who is a superstar, to do well?” But whatever. These things happened. If he left it must be for Brazil. He will help the national team a lot. “
According to the boss, Neymar left the club’s feeling deeply soreespecially through his previous assessment that he was no longer on its top. “Has he left sad? He did, especially with me. It still hurts me today because he is a star. He is outside the box. “
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