'Not possible' – Neymar astonished by state of Iranian pitch ahead of Al-Hilal's next AFC Champions League fixture as footage emerges showing large areas of exposed concrete

Neymar was left stunned by the state of an Iranian pitch as Al-Hilal prepare to face Nassaji Mazandaran in the AFC Champions League.

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• Neymar left shocked
• Concrete visible in video of pitch
• Al-Hilal star reacted on social media

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Al-Hilal are preparing to take on Nassaji Mazandaran on Tuesday. Videos shared on X have shown groundskeepers at the Azadi Stadium placing thin portions of turf over what appear to be large areas of exposed concrete. Neymar was less than impressed when reacting to the footage on social media.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Al-Hilal are the reigning AFC Champions League holders and began the defence of their title with a 1-1 draw against Uzbekistani club Navbahor in their group stage opener.

• WHAT THEY SAID

  Quoting the video on X, Neymar wrote: "This is not possible". He also added a facepalm emoji and a crying laughing emoji.

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  WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Al-Hilal will play on the pitch on Tuesday. Neymar will be expected to feature for Jorge Jesus' side despite his reservations over the pitch, having shone in their latest Saudi Pro League victory against Al-Shabab.