A rare appearance in front of the press conference cameras for Neymar …
As is so often the case, the questioning revolved around the Brazilian’s physical and mental states – and the often deleterious impact of international duties on his form. And well-being.
“…it was tremendously frustrating to leave the World Cup the way we left it. But that is part of football, I am not going to whine all my life.”
As to more immediate matters, his PSG side welcome the players and staff of Red Star Belgrade to the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. After a 3-2 defeat in their opener in Liverpool, Paris St Germain will be looking for their first points in Group C.
Considering PSG are heavy favourites to beat the team from Serbia, PSG coach Tuchel may be tempted to pick young players like defenders Colin Dagba and Stanley N’Soki, and forward Moussa Diaby.
They have done well when selected this season, but Tuchel also knows PSG needs to bounce back after their opening defeat.
Most likely, stars Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe will start the match and Tuchel will look to bring the youngsters on if and when the game is safe.
As for Red Star, they held Napoli to a goalless draw in their Group C opener.
Vladan Milojevic’s men will be more than happy to leave France with another point after the first-ever meeting between these two sides in top level European competition.
