Criticized at Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar returned to Brazil during this March break. And this return to the country does him a world of good!
We must save the soldier Neymar. Here is the mission that Brazil gave itself during this international break in March. And the country is working to help its star move on. Because these last few weeks have not been easy for the international auriverde, violently criticized by certain media and whistled by some of the supporters of Paris Saint-Germain after the elimination in the Champions League. Touched, the former Barça player had even taken the floor to empty his bag and try to smooth things over.
Brazil comes to his aid
“It was complicated days, complicated weeks for us. We didn’t want to lose. We are not here for that, we did not program it. Nobody took a step back for that. Rather the opposite. We have consecrated, committed and trained to seek this. I came back from an injury giving my life to be there. Even if it means losing, but at least it would be with the team”. A big update as rumors about his future become more and more insistent and the climate within the Parisian locker room is anxiety-provoking.
To get back on track and get a good big breath of fresh air, a return to Brazil was the best thing that could happen to Ney. Selected during this month of March, he was able to count on the support of the whole group, starting with Lucas Paquetá on Tuesday. “Neymar is above all a good guy and a great professional, endowed with incredible talent. He is undoubtedly the best player in the Brazilian selection. As PSG were eliminated, it is normal to see criticism in the press and among supporters, but he is coming back from injury. He is getting better and better and I am sure he will play very well in the selection.
Ney takes care of his stats
A bit more worried, Tite confided: “We have a general concern, but there are things that are very intimate, inside the locker room, specific things. The realities of the club and those of the national team are different. Several players have had difficulties in their clubs and others are arriving with confidence. Neymar is already used to playing under pressure”. And on Thursday, the player, back with the Seleção after his injury, proved that he was perfectly capable of supporting it against Chile in a match counting for the 2022 Cup qualifiers.
If Brazil were already qualified, Ney regaled in a fiery attack. In form, he obtained and converted a penalty, he who was involved in the second goal and who generously let his friend Coutinho score the second penalty. He has also taken care of his statistics since he has 71 goals in 117 caps. That is six less than King Pelé (77 goals in 92 selections). Opta also indicated that Brazil have won all 12 Cup qualifiers in which Neymar has scored. In this 2022 Cup qualifying campaign, the famous No. 10 scored 8 goals and provided 8 assists in 10 appearances.
A successful evening
A beautiful evening therefore for Neymar, given an ovation by the Maracanã and hailed by the press this Friday like Spear!, which gave it a score of 7.5. The Parisian was “one of the best on the pitch, he has shown that he has perhaps solved one of the shortcomings of this Brazilian team, which is the attack. With plenty of movement, No. 10 put in an outstanding performance. He scored a goal from the penalty spot.”. Enough to give a smile to Ney, very happy at the microphone of CBF-TV after the end of the meeting. His words are relayed by GloboEsporte.
“The crowded Maracanã inspires me and makes me want to do everything, to give pleasure and joy. The atmosphere that the fans put here today was fundamental for us.. He then spoke about his position in attack: “Actually, it’s a position I’ve had for a long time, which is a left midfielder. I swapped with Paquetá for the role of nine. I feel comfortable, I feel good playing with Vini, who is a star. We understand each other very well.”. Suspended against Bolivia following his yellow card obtained yesterday, Neymar will not participate in Brazil’s next match. The country’s media are wondering if he will stay until the end of the rally or if he will return to the French capital, where he is not spared. Also at home in Paris, Ney hopes that he will also succeed in convincing. First stage next Sunday against Lorient.
