The PSG head coach defended Brazilian player Neymar after seeing him pick up a red card in their win against Strasbourg.
How was everything?
The Brazilian’s return to competitive action after a World Cup heartbreak did not end well, as Neymar received marching orders from referee Clement Turpin during Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 victory over Strasbourg in Ligue 1. The Brazilian was first warned for catching Tomasson was hit in the face with a stray hand, and then a minute later he was shown a second yellow after he theatrically descended into the box while being watched by Strasbourg defender Dzhiku, who had no contact with Neymar.
The PSG boss acknowledged that Neymar had taken a dive but felt he did not deserve the first yellow card, especially after being subjected to constant fouls himself in the first hour of the match.
What did Galtier say about Neymar?
After the game, manager Paris Saint-Germain stated that he could understand that there was frustration and anger. According to Christophe Galtier, he was expecting a difficult match. Strasbourg was able to prepare. There were many influences. He thinks they are a team that plays well but gives a lot of energy. Galtier regrets that the sometimes over-commitment was not sanctioned more severely on his players, which caused a slight disappointment for Neymar.
Christophe added that he can understand the simulation, he looked at the pictures and there is a simulation. It deserves a yellow card. But he says he finds his first yellow is still very harsh compared to the amount of fouls Neymar has suffered, not the small fouls.
Reports say the Brazilian left the Parc des Princes early after being given a red card as PSG left late to beat Strasbourg.
A little about the topic
It wasn’t quite the return to action Neymar had hoped for, as he received his marching orders after receiving a second yellow card from Paris Saint-Germain in a 1-1 draw at home to Strasbourg in Ligue 1. Neymar is still recovering from a broken heart from his country’s premature exit at the World Cup, and did not take kindly to be sent, and there is information that the Brazilian left the stadium early after his dismissal.
The Brazilian’s World Cup campaign came to a sudden halt when Selecao were eliminated from Qatar 2022 on penalties by Croatia, which forced the quarter-final pin to a shoot-out in dying members of extra time, overturning an initially-looked-for Paris Saint-Germain goal. Neymar endured a disappointing return to action in France, being pounded down the pitch as usual as the Strasbourg defenders struggled to keep up with his dribbling skills, but nearly cost his team the victory as a result of a loss of composure.
Paris Saint-Germain fought back for a 2-1 victory to the death thanks to Mbappe, but Neymar’s early exit before head-to-head was reminiscent of Ronaldo’s two Red Devils appearances this season before he left Man Utd by mutual termination.
What will happen after that for Neymar?
There has been no word on appeal yet, but it is unlikely the club will try to turn over their red card. As a result, Brazilian striker Neymar will miss the first fixtures of Les Parisiens 2023.