Al Hilal Coach Denies Neymar 'Clash', Explains Why He Dropped Star for King Cup Clash

• Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus has opened up on his relationship with Neymar Junior
• The Brazilian was dropped for the team's last game sparking rumours of 'unrest'
• Neymar joined Al-Hilal this summer from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain

Al-Hilal manager, Jorge Jesus has stated that he has a fantastic relationship with Brazil superstar, Neymar Jr. despite rumours suggesting that both parties have fallen out.

The 31-year-old forward was rumoured to have had a dressing room bust-up with his coach, leading to the Al-Hilal manager dropping the player for the club’s King Cup win against Al-Jabalain on Monday.

According to Football365, Jesus and Neymar were 'very close' to a physical altercation following the match against Uzbekistan side, Navbahor Namangan, which led to the player 'demanding' his manager be fired.

The Portuguese coach has now come out to refute those rumours, claiming they two have a good relationship and adding the Brazilian was only dropped from the squad because he was not 'physically prepared'.

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Neymar made his long-awaited debut for Al-Hilal last week after his £78 million move to the Saudi Pro League side against Al-Riyadh. He has made two more appearances for the club since.

Neymar debunks having issues with Jorge Jesus

Meanwhile, Neymar has slammed reports that suggested he had urged the Al-Hilal hierarchy to sack manager, Jesus, taking to social media to condemn the rumours as 'lies'.

Sport Bible had reported the 31-year-old Brazilian wanted the Saudi Pro League club to sack the coach after being harshly reprimanded for his below-par performance and bad attitude.

Neymar has now described these rumours as 'fake news' and clearly wants to set the record straight, insisting in his post that he has an excellent relationship with his Al-Hilal manager.

Neymar reportedly demands sacking of Al Hilal boss

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Neymar reportedly wanting Jorge Jesus fired as manager of Al-Hilal after the two clashed after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Navbahor Namangan last week.

The Brazilian forward joined the Saudi Pro League side for a staggering €90 million after six turbulent seasons at PSG, joining other stars who made the move to the Middle Eastern country.