It is still doom and gloom at Paris Saint-Germain between Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, reports GOAL. The Brazilian is uncomfortable with the attitude of his attacking partner, but refuses to comment on it in the media. Neymar avoids talking about the subject and takes a mild tone when asked about it. Sergio Ramos, meanwhile, acts as a mediator, helping Neymar with the club’s ‘climate’ and his relationship with Mbappe.
Less than a month ago, things went wrong for the first time between the two in the 5-2 won home game against Montpellier. After Mbappé missed a penalty in the first half, another penalty for the home team followed twenty minutes later. Mbappe and Neymar got into a fight over who should take the penalty. The Brazilian eventually started from eleven meters and did not fail, much to the irritation of his French teammate. Against Juventus, Mbappe refused to bring his colleague into position last week to score.
According to reports from GOAL Neymar strictly follows what he has been instructed by the board by not coming out with the internal problems. Despite this, he believes Mbappe is taking a selfish stance in his quest for a leadership role within the squad. Although he is very uncomfortable with the Frenchman’s attitude, Neymar refuses to elaborate on it in the media. He also avoids friction in the locker room. The Brazilian would not feel like another battle of attrition, especially not with the World Cup approaching.
Neymar’s idea is to appear in top form mentally and physically at the global final tournament. Any problems with teammates off the field could hinder him in pursuing his goal, the winger believes. Ramos is the player who talks to the former Barcelona player the most to keep him focused and free of problems behind the scenes. Judging by the numbers, it seems to be bearing fruit for the time being. Neymar has scored nine goals and seven assists in eight games so far.
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