NEYMAR almost came to blows with Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Julian Draxler following their recent poor run of results. PSG wrapped of their sixth Ligue 1 titles in the last seven seasons last month with six games to spare. But Thomas Tuchel’s side have switched off winning just one of their last seven games and lost […]
NEYMAR almost came to blows with Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Julian Draxler following their recent poor run of results.
PSG wrapped of their sixth Ligue 1 titles in the last seven seasons last month with six games to spare.
But Thomas Tuchel’s side have switched off winning just one of their last seven games and lost the French Cup final to Rennes.
According to Le Parisien, Neymar let his frustrations boil over after the final accusing younger members PSG of the squad of ignoring the senior players.
The 27-year-old was also unimpressed with Presnel Kimpembe’s comments after the defeat against Nantes last month.
Reports claim the 23-year-old defender asked the rest of his team-mates in the dressing room to pay no attention to their coach Tuchel.
In the following game against Montpellier, Draxler accused Neymar of being selfish and when the Brazilian responded, the pair nearly came to blows.
Neymar blasted: “Who are you to talk to me like that?”
“The only thing you know how to do is pass the back ball back.”
According to French media, Tuchel and PSG sporting director Antero Hernique had to step in to separate Neymar and Draxler before a fight broke out.
The reports come just days after Tuchel gave the Brazilian a dressing down after he allegedly punched a fan.
Neymar was collecting his French Cup runners-up medal after losing to Rennes 6-5 on penalties at the Stade de France.
And with the cameras all around, he suddenly lost his cool and lashed out at a man goading him.
After an exchange of angry words, the supporter, who is believed to be a friend of a Rennes player – leaned forward to put his head close to Neymar’s.
Then the world’s most expensive player threw his right fist towards the fan, who jumped backwards.
Commenting on the incident Tuchel said: “I do not like it at all.
“It’s not possible to do that.
“I have not seen but everyone has told me.
“If you win it’s easier but it’s not possible to enter a challenge with a spectator.”
All this amid reports Neymar could leave France for £145m next year with Real Madrid keen to lure him back to Spain.
Mundo Deportivo now report that a clause in his contract could see him terminate his stay in Paris in June 2020.
PSG bought Neymar for a record £198million in 2017, but his deal states that he is free to negotiate an exit after three full seasons.
