Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Neymar has been subjected to an astonishing verbal onslaught by former French footballer Jean-Michel Larque. Larque has questioned the Brazilian superstar’s attitude and dedication to the team.
Although Neymar’s play has improved in recent games, Larque believes the 30-year-old is having one of his worst seasons at the Parc des Princes.
The 74-year-old has chastised Neymar for his lack of performance in Ligue 1 and, in particular, the Champions League.”, he explained. “The numbers, on the other hand, are incontrovertible. This season, he has only played one game in the Champions League and has scored 11 goals, making it one of his worst seasons at Paris Saint-Germain. “
Then there’s the Champions League, which is why he came. He appeared in six games and did not score any goals.
PSG’s record signing, according to Jean-Michel Larque, is more interested in his off-the-field activities than in football. “Perhaps there are better things to do than spend your days, especially your nights, playing poker when the season is still going on,” he continued.
He seemed to have turned into a soccer profiteer, a mercenary. “Neymar isn’t a football player anymore. This season, Neymar has only played 26 times for Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions. His 11 goals and eight assists appear to be respectable, but nine of his goal contributions have come in his last five games.
After losing the Ligue 1 title to Lille last season, Mauricio Pochettino’s team has recaptured it. However, they have had an overall dismal season, with heartbreak in both the Champions League and the Coupe de France.
In 2017, PSG paid a world-record €222 million to sign Neymar from Barcelona which as well sparked conversation and opinions from fans and football lovers all around the world for such a huge amount of money spent on a single player. The enormous project at the Parc des Princes was scheduled to be led by the Brazilian maestro.
In the French city, however, it is reasonable to say that the former Santos striker has fallen short of expectations. Neymar has been plagued by injuries and inconsistency in Paris, and he has also been unable to lead his team to victory in crucial games.
