Al Hilal’s coach, Jorge Jesus, has reportedly called for the club’s player registration ahead of the winter transfer. Reports suggest, Jesus has requested that Brazilian star Neymar be excluded from Al Hilal’s official registration with the Saudi Football Federation, and instead, left-back Renan Lodi be included. This decision comes after Neymar’s recent injury setbacks, with the forward’s fitness being a concern. Jesus believes that registering Lodi, who has been in good form, will offer the team a better balance for upcoming competitions.
Neymar, however, will still be eligible to play in the AFC Champions League, as his status with the Asian competition is separate from the local federation registration. Al Hilal fans are watching closely as this change could impact the team’s performance in both domestic and international competitions, especially with the high expectations surrounding Neymar and his potential to elevate the club’s attacking strength.
