Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino opted to start Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in the Ligue 1 away fixture against Olympique de Marseille. The trio did not have their way over the course of the match, as PSG finished scoreless in the encounter.
Pochettino elected to slot in Neymar as the team’s central attacking midfielder in the match. He created a trio of goal-scoring chances in the fixture but also lost eight ground duels.
In speaking after the match (via Le Parisien), Pochettino offered his takeaways from Neymar’s showing against PSG’s long-time Ligue 1 rivals.
“With Neymar a little more free as a third midfielder, with Leo (Messi) and Kylian (Mbappe) up front,” Pochettino said. “I am satisfied with what Neymar did today. He showed commitment to the team.”
The Brazilian forward has not had his way so far in scoring key goals in league play this season due to the mere one goal scored in six matches played.
Neymar sure will look to get on the scoreboard in PSG’s upcoming matchup against reigning Ligue 1 champions Lille OSC.
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