Neymar news: PSG manager Thomas Tuchel not afraid of upsetting or losing the Brazilian

Despite being fit, Neymar started Paris Saint-Germain's crucial Champions League fixture away to Real Madrid on bench. Thoms Tuchel made tough call citing injury concerns for Brazilian. Apparently, Tuchel does t have fear of losing ir prized possession.

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Champions League: Tuchel explains Neymar absence

After missing more than a month of action with a hamstring injury, Neymar returned for PSG this past weekend against Lille in Ligue 1. Brazilian played 63 minutes before being subbed off as a precaution. Everyone expected Neymar to start in PSG's Champions League match against Real Madrid, but manr Thomas Tuchel felt just opposite. According to Tuchel, Neymar knew that it was best for him to play a limited role against Madrid. Tuchel insisted that he benched Brazilian for his own good and that he does t have fear of upsetting or losing Neymar.

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Champions League: Thomas Tuchel turns to Neymar for inspiration

PSG went behind early in game when Karim Benzema opened scoring for home side in 17th minute. With PSG on backfoot for much of game, Neymar was introduced at half-time to spice up PSG's attack. Despite Real Madrid scoring ar through Benzema, PSG rallied well in final 10 minutes to share spoils in Madrid. Kylian Mbappe and Pablo Sarabia found  net for Parisians.

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Tuchel's dilemma with Neymar

Ahead of game, Tuchel admitted that Neymar could be tough to man sometimes but insisted his reduced role at Santiago Bernabeu was a result of injury and thing else.

Keylor Navas stars on his return to Bernabeu

Despite being outplayed, draw means PSG have confirmed ir top spot in Group A. Former Real Madrid player Keylor Navas was in fine form on Tuesday night as he made a number of excellent stops to keep French side alive in game.

Apparently fans did t agree with Thomas Tuchel's decision to bench Neymar

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