Neymar, Brazil’s top footballer, has broken his silence regarding the PSG team, stating that the egos of Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi hurt the game when both the players were part of the French league. The Brazilian footballer opened up on the dynamics that might have spoiled the game for the team.
Egos and Jealousy in the Squad
Speaking candidly, the Brazilian forward said his competitor Mbappé’s competitiveness was the root cause of the friction between himself and Messi, who joined PSG in 2021. “There was some jealousy from Mbappé towards Messi,” Neymar said. He continued and explained that big players with such strong egos often caused the team a lot of trouble.
“It’s not easy when you have so many stars in one team. Everyone wants to be the best, and that can hurt the collective effort,” Neymar explained.
Impact on PSG’s Performance
This all comes at a time when the Parisians face further criticism following their failure to lift the European Cup, as the team that has been graced with star players has had underwhelming success on the Continent. Neymar did hint at a lack of cohesion among some players as contributing to their unimpressive run in Europe.
“The talent was there, but the unity wasn’t always strong. That’s something no team can afford, no matter how good the players are,” he said.
Reactions over Neymar Statements
The opinions have set much of the football world abuzz. While most fans and commentators believe them as a truthful post-mortem by PSG, others suspect that it is going to heat up things a bit more for the concerned teammates.
To date, Mbappé and Messi have not reacted to the remarks of Neymar. PSG has not issued any public response to this report, too.
With Neymar at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia and Messi shining at Inter Miami, the drama surrounding their PSG time remains the talk of town. For Mbappé, who is still with the French club, this revelation adds a layer of complexity to his time there as the cornerstone player.
The insights into PSG’s internal struggles highlight the challenges of managing egos and maintaining unity in teams filled with world-class talent.
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