Africa-Press – Angola. At a time when Messi and Neymar have been the target of some criticism for their performances at the service of PSG, the sporting director of the Parisian club, Leonardo Araújo, came, yesterday, to the public, to defend the players .
About the Argentine, who has seven goals and 11 assists this season, the manager reveals that he has no doubts about his value.
“Messi is a genius. Discussing Messi is discussing football. He had the humility to come here, even after everything he’s already achieved, but I think that for players like Mbappé, Neymar or Messi the context is important. just to isolate them in a bubble, they need atmosphere. If they don’t have that, it becomes more difficult”, assured the sporting director.
Regarding Neymar, Leonardo Araújo points to the Brazilian’s commitment, often criticized for his lack of commitment to the team. The sporting director guarantees that the 30-year-old striker is working hard to get back to his best form, stressing that this work is reflected on the pitch.
“In relation to Neymar, the situation is serious. The ankle bone was affected by a vascular problem. To be at the level he is today would take a lot of work and this is proof that he is committed. I talked to him whenever we had a problem, but when things are well done, I also make a point of saying so. You can’t put a label on Neymar forever. When he is on the field there is always the expectation that something incredible can happen», defended Leonardo Araújo.
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