PSG club executives on Neymar’s criticism. Neymar Jr., the star player for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), hasn’t been at his best since the season resumed after the 2022 FIFA World Cup break. Before the World Cup break, the Brazilian was in fantastic shape and was arguably the club’s finest player.
However, the No. 10 has so far been unable to maintain these excellent standards in the second half of the campaign. Even in the Parisian club’s first match back against Strasbourg, he was dismissed.
Neymar received a lot of flak for his performance in PSG’s most recent loss to Rennes on January 16. However, a club executive rejected rumors that the former Barcelona great may be benched from upcoming games.
He remarked, “We aren’t frightened, but we have to solve some things collectively,” in an interview with the French newspaper L’Equipe. In 23 games this season, the number 10 has 15 goals and 13 assists. His performance, along with those of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, has allowed Paris to maintain their lead in Ligue 1.
With 47 points after 19 games, they are now three points ahead of Lens in second place. The team led by Christophe Galtier has also advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. On February 14, they will resume their competitive careers on the European stage when they face off against Bayern Munich in an exciting Round of 16 Champions League matchup.
Neymar and PSG are now in the Middle East in preparation for their January 19 all-star match against Riyadh XI. The King Fahid International Stadium will host the game.
A combination of players from SPL teams Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal will make up the Riyadh XI squad. The team will be coached by al-Cristiano Nassr’s Ronaldo. It is unclear whether Neymar will participate in the game. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might once again share the field throughout the contest.
On January 23, the Parisians will play again in a competitive setting when they play Pays de Cassel in the French Cup. The following Ligue 1 matchup for Galtier’s group is scheduled for January 30 against Reims. Reims, led by 30-year-old Will Still, held the reigning champions to a scoreless draw in their season-opening matchup on October 9.
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