In an interview with ESPN, the Brazilian Neymar explained how he manages the pressure and the criticisms which are quite present in his life as a footballer. The PSG striker explains “You have to be well in your head, be armored, so that it does not let go, so that confidence does not drop. The family is very important, the friends, my comrades, who are behind me and who support me when I am sad. They can help me, with a word, a hug or something to make me feel good.
To this, the 29-year-old Brazilian adds “But I’m really, really strong. Not only physically, but also in the head. There’s a lot of pressure for me, where I play and also because I’m Brazilian. But my mind is very strong, I worked very hard to be like that. It’s a good thing that I don’t just have the football but also a well-centered head.”. Neymar, who continues to treat his ankle injury, hopes to be fit for the round of 16 against Real Madrid on February 15.
