Published 22:41 IST, September 14th 2019
Neymar in PSG team for first time in four months
Neymar was named in the Paris Saint-Germain starting lineup for the first time for four months as the French champions face Strasbourg on Saturday.
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Neymar was named in Paris Saint-Germain starting lineup for first time for four months as French champions face Strasbourg on Saturday.
world's most expensive player has h to come to terms with prospect of a third season in Ligue 1 after PSG and his former club Barcelona failed to agree terms on a move before transfer window shut on September 2.
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27-year-old has since been away on international duty for Brazil in two friendly matches in United States, scoring one goal and making ar in a 2-2 draw with Colombia and n coming on as a substitute in a 1-0 loss to Peru.
Those were his first appearances this season after he was left out of PSG's opening four league games amid uncertainty over his future.
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It remains to be seen what reception Brazilian will get from Parc des Princes crowd after fans help up a banners telling him to "get lost" at a home game last month.
PSG coach Thomas Tuchel said on September 13 fans' reaction was beyond his control.
"I can understand that all supporters are t happy at moment. But I can't influence this reaction or control supporters," Tuchel said.
" only thing that I can control is my team," he ded.
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21:59 IST, September 14th 2019