The French press destroyed Neymar after the rout against Monaco: “It must be more exemplary”

The Brazilian star was replaced in the 77th minute in the 3-0 defeat against the Monegasque team

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Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - AS Monaco v Paris St Germain - Stade Louis II, Monaco - March 20, 2022 Paris St Germain's Neymar walks off after been substituted REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Mauricio Pochettino and his stars want to quickly forget what happened this weekend, after his team fell by a landslide against the Monaco at Stade Louis II. PSG did not stand on the field. His main figures, with the exception of Lionel Messi who did not play the match after presenting a flu, went unnoticed and the defeat only aggravates the problems that began with the elimination of the Champions League.

After what happened against Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the European competition, there was a rout against Bordeaux in the Parque de los Prínces where what stood out were the whistles and boos of the public both the Flea and Neymar.

This Sunday, meanwhile, the Parisians could not be a visitor and the French press revealed the evil present of the Brazilian star, who with the 10 on his back and being the club's flagship, is considered that “his attitude is more examined and should be exemplary”.

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Neymar went virtually unnoticed during the first half (Reuters)

The former Santos and Barcelona player was “the author of a performance as poor in implication as it is in content”, said the prestigious French sports newspaper L'Equipe, while stressing that “for a player of his profile and class, the most problematic thing is no longer to make a difference, not to shed light on the game, not to create danger; in definitive no longer contribute much”.

To support their reflection, the media used a phrase that Mauricio Pochettino said a few months ago in which he said that he had no reason to replace his three offensive references (Mbappé, Messi and Neymar): “” Why remove them? With their talent, they can be decisive at any time.”

Against Monaco, the Argentine coach decided to replace the Brazilian in 77 minutes to enter German midfielder Julian Draxler when the match was 2-0 in favor of the local team.

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PSG fell 3-0 away to Monaco (Reuters)

At the same time, the newspaper in question sowed doubts about the possible anger of the São Paulo with his coach, as they reported that the footballer, when replaced, “left the pitch on one side, surprised, at a slow pace and joined the substitute area without passing by his coach”.

The truth is that the Parisian team showed its worst version against a rival who is out of European positions but who found their prize for the commitment of their players and the gray level offered by their rival.

Paris Saint-Germain conceded their fourth defeat in Ligue 1. However, his leadership is not in danger as he has twelve points ahead of Marseille, but the image offered by the team calls into question the role of some players and also of the coach.

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