Neymar ‘responds’ to Mbappé
Football is a state of mind that can change radically in a matter of weeks. Just over a month ago, Neymar Jr was considered transferable by PSG and the Parisian team had desperately tried to place him in any team in Europe. His teammate, Mbappé, although he had not formally requested his departure, had not opposed the sale of the Brazilian, a gesture that did not go unnoticed by the former Barcelona player during the start of the course. However, with overalls put on in the Champions League, both forgot their past quarrels and catapulted PSG to their first victory in this edition of the continental competition. In the first goal against Juventus, Neymar left Mbappé alone in front of the goalkeeper with a goldsmith’s spoon pass. The Brazilian brought out his gigantic quality in a play that once again showed that he has returned to his best level. This version of Neymar ostensibly brings PSG closer to victory. Since the season started, even bringing forward his vacation a week to show his club that he was committed to the project, Ney has scored nine goals and provided seven assists in just eight games .
The details
Mbappé’s leadership, unquestionable in June, has delegated his duties to a player who drew his pride from within to throw his team behind his back. In the press conference prior to the Champions League debut, Mbappé declared that, although the relationship with Neymar has had cold moments and warmer moments, he shows deep respect for his teammate . With the ‘Penalty-Gate’ controversy parked, the two have left behind their internal problems and put themselves at the service of the group. There was, however, a controversy in the second half against Juve, as Mbappé missed two flagrant chances in which he could have set up Neymar and sealed the match. Minimal details of a team that, once and for all, wants to win the long-awaited Champions League.